Washington committee hears debate on eliminating court fees that drive post‑sentence debt Lawmakers and witnesses debated House Bill 2102, which would limit legal financial obligations (LFOs), void certain court-imposed costs and interest, and create administrative pathways to waive uncollectible debt; proponents cited collection failures and equity concerns while cities and collection firms warned of local cost shifts.

Washington lawmakers are debating a groundbreaking bill that could eliminate burdensome court fees and offer a fresh start for many struggling with post-sentence debt.

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Caltrans chief safety officer outlines "safe system" approach; secretary's policy sets 30% reduction goal by 2035 Rachel Carpenter, Caltrans chief safety officer, told participants at the UC Davis Active Transportation Symposium that California will embed the safe system approach across agencies under a new secretary's road safety policy that sets an interim target of a 30% reduction in fatal and serious injuries by 2035. Carpenter described district-level 'Ro

California is revolutionizing road safety with a bold "safe system" approach aimed at slashing fatal and serious injuries by 30% by 2035.

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Council Discusses Fair Housing Act Protections for Group Homes Amid Discrimination Claims Council reviews Fair Housing Act stipulations on discrimination against disabilities in group homes.

The Washington County court is challenging bias in housing regulations by spotlighting the unfair scrutiny faced by group homes for individuals in recovery compared to college students.

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