Rob Johnson
Executive Director
ARC has been hard at work this spring pushing for legislation that prioritizes consumer protection and preserves consumer choice. Because, when it comes to consumer legal funding, smart bills do both.
As many legislatures are wrapping up their work for the session, ARC is marking some major wins for consumers.
We've made strides in Indiana, where the Governor has signed a new law confirming that legal funding is the purchase of an asset. Vermont, too, passed legislation confirming it yet again and ensuring access to the constituents of that state after comprehensive study of the issue. Proposed legislation that would have restricted consumer access failed to move forward in Missouri, Alabama, and others.
But, there is still work to be done. As Kathleen Wisnewski, from Tennessee, brought to light in her letter to the editor, there are still people who struggle to gain access to consumer legal funding when they need it most. We will be fighting for people like Kathleen in the months to come.
You can read more our work through our ARC Website, Blog, and Newsroom.
Sincerely,
Rob
Rob Johnson, Executive Director of ARC, is a retired member of the Oklahoma State Legislature. As a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, he helped Oklahoma pass historic legislation while continuing to pursue worker's compensation and lawsuit reform initiatives.
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