Washington Lawmakers Cut Funds From Groups Helping To Vacate Unconstitutional Drug Convictions

In Washington State, Budget Choices Should Prioritize People, Not Cuts - National Skills Coalition

Washington’s lawmakers faced a daunting challenge this year—closing a budget deficit of more than $13 billion. While it’s a relief that a balanced budget was passed, it came at the […]

Washington Lawmakers Cut Funds From Groups Helping To Vacate Unconstitutional Drug Convictions

"There was no warning, no opportunity to advocate for the work that the contractors are doing." By Moe K. Clark, InvestigateWest An unexpected slash to a small corner of Washington's state budget has civil legal aid organizations scrambling to plan for a future without financial support. Both the House and Senate biannual budgets put forth by state lawmakers this year included around $5 million to support the legal aid organizations that are cri…