by Adriana | Feb 7, 2019 | General
Yakima County entered a settlement agreement yesterday, February 6, 2019, resolving the claims brought against it in in Sanchez-Ochoa. This follows up on a judgment entered against Yakima County in the related case of Olivera. After more than a year of litigation...
by Adriana | Feb 5, 2019 | General
Olympia, WA – State Representative Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senator David Frockt (D-Seattle) have introduced companion bills – House Bill 1531 and Senate Bill 5530, respectively – to protect Washingtonians from mounting medical bills by regulating medical debt...
by Adriana | Feb 1, 2019 | General
Olympia – Yesterday, Judge Charles R. Snyder, Whatcom County Superior Court, approved a joint motion filed by the State and the plaintiff’s counsel in the Braam v. State of Washington lawsuit revising the outcomes regarding youth who run away from foster...
by Adriana | Jan 28, 2019 | Policy Reform
Columbia Legal Services supports legislation proposed by community partners and allies that helps to advance social, economic, and racial equity for people living in poverty. These proposals include: Ending unnecessary cooperation by the state and local governments in...
by Adriana | Jan 1, 2019 | General
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