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Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

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|Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Washington state lawsuit payouts skyrocket to more than $500M in past year

A historic spike in legal claims — many tied to foster care abuse and youth detention — has pushed Washin ...

A historic spike in legal claims — many tied to foster care abuse and youth detention — has pushed Washington state’s lawsuit payouts over $500 million in the past year. ...

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

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|Date: Friday, March 7, 2025

House Dems vote to end forced prison labor; GOP warns taxpayers may foot the bill

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilita ...

Washington lawmakers pass HB 1233, making prison work programs voluntary, sparking debate over rehabilitation, taxpayer costs, and public policy. ...

Friday, March 7, 2025
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