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Ending driver’s license suspension for court debt
Six years ago, a Charlottesville jail superintendent brought a serious problem to the local reentry council: the jail was full of people locked up… Read More
Reforming medical debt collection
Over the years, we long advocated for change in medical billing practices both at the UVA Health System in Charlottesville and statewide. Read More
Consumer & Medical Debt
Consumer and Medical Debt We fight to protect consumers who have been targeted by predatory merchants and lenders by providing them with legal support and… Read More
General Assembly Update – End of Session
Saturday, February 25th, marked what is known as “Sine Die” at the Virginia General Assembly, the final day of the 2023 regular session. Thousands… Read More
Crossover Update – Legislative Session 2023
In the first half of the 2023 General Assembly session, LAJC staff have advocated, testified, and supported the testimony of community members in favor… Read More
Virginia’s 2023 Legislative Session Starts!
January 11, 2023, marks the start of the Virginia General Assembly legislative session and LAJC is ready. Our teams have worked with community groups… Read More
Veto Session Update – 2022 Legislative Session
Every legislative session in Virginia culminates in a brief “Reconvene” or “Veto” session where the General Assembly considers any vetoes or amendments from the… Read More
Big Wins – LAJC at the 2021 Legislative Session
The 2021 General Assembly session is wrapping up, and all the bills and budget amendments that passed the Virginia House and Senate are on… Read More
Crossover Update – Advocating for Change
We are halfway through the 2020 Virginia legislative session, and the bills that have passed through both the House and… Read More
Advocating for change – LAJC’s legislative priorities
The 2020 Virginia legislative session is under way and LAJC has put forth an ambitious set of priorities to advocate… Read More
