by Larry Ballesteros I’m not a financial expert, and I’m not a politician. I’m a Native American man who works hard, reads as much as I can, and tries to find the truth for myself. My name is Salish Nako, and this is my own plain-spoken explanation of the new Trump Accounts and what I found after doing a lot of digging. I read articles, I looked at investment charts, I compared different return rates, and I tried to imagine what this money could look like when a kid turns 18.

Romance Scams & The Nigerian Prince Scam Introduction Romance scams and advance-fee scams such as the “Nigerian Prince” scheme continue to trap thousands of people every year. They are emotionally, financially, and psychologically destructive — and they disproportionately target vulnerable groups, including formerly incarcerated individuals, seniors, and individuals experiencing loneliness or financial instability. This chapter provides a comprehensive breakdown of how these

“Too Good to Be True”: Job Scams Targeting Formerly Incarcerated People Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, a man in Washington State was offered what sounded like a fresh start through a job posted on a major job website. He was asked to research commercial real estate pricing for a warehouse supposedly relocating from Texas. After completing detailed reports, the employer sent him a check and instructed him to deposit it, keep a portion, and transfer the remainder.Hi

Legal Disclaimer This guide is for informational reentry support only .It is not legal advice  or immigration guidance.Travel entry decisions are made solely by: U.S. Customs & Border Protection The U.S. Marshals Service Foreign governments Always consult a qualified attorney or the destination’s embassy before traveling internationally. ⭐ Introduction Returning citizens often ask: Can I travel internationally if I’m on the registry? What countries allow or deny entry? Will

What the Reentry Initiative is This initiative is a new program under Washington’s Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP)  waiver, implemented by the Health Care Authority (HCA). Washington State Health Care Authority+2Washington State Health Care Authority+2 In short: it allows incarcerated individuals who are (or would be) eligible for Medicaid (“Apple Health”) to receive certain health care and reentry support services before  they are released — up to 90 days before releas

Here’s a plain-English breakdown of Washington State’s Reentry Grant Program  (run through the Department of Commerce), along with the potential benefits and drawbacks. What the Reentry Grant Program is / how it works The Reentry Grant Program is a state fund to award grants  to community-based organizations  (nonprofits, tribal organizations, etc.) that provide services to people coming out of incarceration (or in the process of reentering) in Washington. Washington State De

Here’s a plain-English breakdown of HB 1239 (2025-26, Washington State)  — what it would change (the “what”), and what people see as benefits and drawbacks (the “pros & cons”). What HB 1239 does (in simple terms) HB 1239 is titled “Preparing incarcerated people for successful reentry upon release from a correctional facility.”   Washington State Legislature+2LawFiles+2  Its goal is to increase opportunities and supports for people in prison so that when they are released, the

LawFiles What the bill does (in simple terms) The core idea of ESSB 5219 is to change how people in state prison (or under Department of Corrections custody) can move into partial confinement  programs (like work release, home detention, or supervision in the community) toward the end of their sentence. LawFiles Here are the main changes: It aligns  different partial confinement programs so that their rules are more consistent (so there isn’t a strong incentive to pick one pr

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Washington State: House Bill 1344, Emerging Adult Parole - Adopt an Inmate

MS. Nancy Dufrain Department Of Corrections, Tribal Relations PO Box 41101Olympia, WA. 98504-1101 Dear MS.Dufrain, I hope this finds you...