Sedgwick County and Wichita seek $40 million state funding for homeless shelter infrastructure, requiring enforcement of camping and vagrancy ordinances. Critics fear unnecessary criminalization of homelessness. Representative Howell emphasizes prioritizing shelters and safety without criminalizing homelessness. Advocates urge legislators to remove camping and vagrancy provisions. Disagreement over the bill's policy is not expected to hinder…

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