New Law Will Help Protect The Rights Of Youth When Engaged by Police
State lawmakers recently took a major step in the right direction as it relates to protecting the rights of youth, as they passed a law that says Police officers must connect youth who are taken into custody with an attorney before conducting an interrogation or asking them to consent to a search. Continue reading at The Seattle Medium.
Lawmakers OK tenants’ civil right to counsel bill. Will it be ready to stop an eviction cliff?
A bill signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday makes Washington the first state in the country to guarantee legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction. Cities such as Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Cleveland have passed similar laws in recent years, which require courts to appoint an attorney for any tenant earning less than 200% of the federal poverty level, but Washington is the first state to do so. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Ted S. Warren)
Child care proposal approved by Legislature, but capital gains tax to fund it still in negotiations
A broad legislative proposal that aims to address child care shortages and prices across the state passed the Legislature on Thursday. The House and Senate concurred with changes made in a conference committee, sending the proposal to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk for his signature. The bill creates a new funding account for child care and early learning. Continue reading at The Spokesman Review. (Rachel La Corte)
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