The Attorney General’s Office requested a bill to establish a Blue-Ribbon Committee to review all exemptions to the Public Disclosure Act. Senate Bill 5435, which created the Public Records Exemptions ...

It is important for you to identify your automotive needs and budgeting restrictions before you begin the process of obtaining a new, used, or leased car. Some general questions to ask may include: ...

The WUTC will occasionally schedule Public Comment Hearings in different case proceedings. Public Counsel prepares case information sheets for customers and members of the general public who would ...

Washington strives to be a welcoming place for immigrants and refugees. Recent changes in federal immigration policies and practices have caused fear and uncertainty in our communities. Questions have ...

Everyone in Washington has civil rights. There are federal, state, and local laws that protect our rights to fair treatment, including in employment, housing, education, voting, insurance, credit, and ...

The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal office for the state of Washington with attorneys and staff in 27 divisions across the state providing legal services to more than 230 state ...

Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, coercion or in which the person induced to perform such an act is under 18. The recruitment, transportation, harboring, provision, or ...

When you sign a contract, in most cases you cannot change your mind and cancel. So it is always a good idea to take your time and consider your purchases carefully before you sign. However, under both ...

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) within local communities are responsible for receiving and investigating reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. Reports are received by ...

Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit ...

You can file a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission or with the Attorney General’s Consumer Resource Center.

A savvy consumer should be aware of some common misleading tactics used by car dealers. We see the tactics mentioned below as serious violations of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act and ...