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Blog Post Guest post: The staggering cost to collect fees, fines, and restitution in Washington By Gus Patel-Tupper, University of California, Berkeley School of Law - January 24, 2025

Blog Post Monetary sanctions imposed by courts continue to cause harmful debt for people in our state By Molly Webster | December 12, 2024

Blog Post Fines and fees are a harmful and ineffective source of revenue for Washington courts By Molly Webster | June 18, 2024

Blog Post The 2024 legislative session’s small victories By Molly Webster | April 04, 2024

Blog Post Legislative budget proposals miss the mark By Molly Webster | February 29, 2024

Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources By Kaitie Dong & Evan Walker & Molly Webster & Tracy Yeung | January 18, 2024

Fact Sheet The Budget and Policy Center’s policy priorities December 21, 2023

Chart/Graphic Presentation: Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) as fees and user charges December 20, 2023