Linda Cook

Certificates of Qualification for Employment (CQEs) increase the likelihood that people with criminal records will be considered for jobs, licensing, and certification. Senate Bill 3… Read More »Ohio Senate Bill 3 will improve job outlook for people with criminal records by streamlining CQE petition process

On April 15, the Ohio Department of Medicaid released for public comment its proposal to fundamentally change access to affordable health care.  Ohio’s recent expansion… Read More »Medicaid Waiver Proposal will result in hundreds of thousands of Ohioans losing health care coverage

UPDATE:  On Wednesday April 1, 2015 the Plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint adding an additional organizational plaintiff.  The Court held a hearing on the Motion… Read More »Legal Aid Society of Columbus Files Medicaid Termination Suit Against State

The Ohio Poverty Law Center is looking for volunteer clerks and/or externs to help us with our policy work for the summer, with the possibility… Read More »OPLC is looking for summer volunteer clerks or externs

Recently the Federal Trade Commission took action against two Georgia car title lenders.  The Cincinnati Inquirer talked to Linda about the potential consequences for Ohio… Read More »Senior Attorney Linda Cook interviewed about car title lending

Mike, who has been working with multiple legislators on bills addressing the problems and lack of consumer protections in third party utility reselling arrangements, is… Read More »OPLC Senior Attorney Mike Smalz makes the news on utility reselling