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Lincoln City Council considers how best to regulate sober living homes

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Lincoln City Council considers how best to regulate sober living homes

• Margaret Reist
• Jun 27, 2023
• Jun 27, 2023
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A Michael House located at 315 N. 35th St. is shown on May 31.

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The Lincoln City Council on Monday heard from both sides of a contentious issue: how the city should regulate collaborative living homes for people in recovery.

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