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Kentucky's Homelessness Crisis Worsens Despite Safer Act Claims

7/16/2025

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A year after the Safer Kentucky Act was enacted, advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over its harsh impact on homelessness. With over 400 citations issued for unlawful camping, critics argue that while officials tout reduced encampments, the reality is a growing homelessness crisis, underscoring the urgent need for real housing solutions in Kentucky.

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A year after the Safer Kentucky Act was enacted, advocacy groups are sounding the alarm over its harsh impact on homelessness. With over 400 citations issued for unlawful camping, critics argue that while officials tout reduced encampments, the reality is a growing homelessness crisis, underscoring the urgent need for real housing solutions in Kentucky.