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An executive order from President Donald Trump is starting a conversation about expanding the role civil commitment plays at the intersection of mental health and homelessness.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending federal funding for Housing First programs that offer permanent housing without requiring mental health or drug services. Homeless advocates say it could undo their work.

No one has been arrested during recent encampment sweeps in Tulsa, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, despite already clearing at least 30 locations.

Advocates for people who are homeless say eliminating the credit will mean it's harder to find affordable places to live. Lawmakers say when they passed the tax credits in 2022, they didn’t realize how much they would cost.

Officials and providers from across the state gathered last week to mark day one of a six-month action plan towards housing more people than there are becoming homeless.

Oklahoma has been awarded $18.3 million in federal funding to support homelessness programs across the state.

The Wichita City Council will vote Dec. 17 on changing local ordinances to allow for stricter homeless encampment enforcement.

Law enforcement officials say arresting homeless people for minor crimes like trespassing and vandalism will not help reduce homelessness. Experts say it will cost a lot of tax dollars and actually makes homelessness worse.

Point-in-time counts help local agencies spot gaps and allocate scarce resources. They also mobilize volunteers to break down barriers between the housed and homeless.

The bill had only one person speak in support with over 50 people testifying in opposition.