Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults
At the same time, Adult Protective Services workers say they’re under growing pressure to close investigations quickly.
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HUD says homeless services program overhaul on pause after federal injunction
The federal housing agency said it will implement changes to the Continuum of Care program if the injunction is “no longer in effect”
A Starlink lab exposed unsuspecting workers to toxic chemicals. Records show SpaceX didn't act until the state got involved
Workers say exposure caused serious health issues including a hospitalization and a miscarriage
Idaho’s efforts to confront prison sexual abuse hampered by Trump cuts
Cuts to Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center result in less state support for training, guidance and grants
Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison
The state had recently expanded the novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release
Despite laws against it, some cosmetic surgeons are still banning negative reviews
If patients can’t say anything nice, some doctor paperwork mandates, they can’t say anything at all
Idaho immigrants detained in raid moved far from home — and from their attorneys
Many undocumented immigrants arrested at an Idaho racetrack are being detained in Nevada and other states, making it harder for attorneys and family to find them
Most children charged as adults in Washington are youth of color
More than 80% of children charged as adults in state court are not white, data shows
