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Galloway Law’s Hidden Costs | Boise News
Idaho’s controversial “Galloway Law,” aimed at tackling homelessness by forcing cities over 100,000 to crack down on public camping or lose state funding, is sparking heated debate a year after its rollout. While Boise, Nampa, and Meridian face enforcement challenges—with Boise issuing over 100 tickets (half to repeat offenders) and the others taking a far lighter approach—critics argue the law pushes homeless individuals into hiding, making outreach harder and safety more precarious. Amid a recent homicide linked to camping on the Greenbelt, lawmakers are blaming lax enforcement, but…
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