The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, Oct. 17, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. At a Senate Law and Justice Committee investigative hearing in Everett, Sound Transit officials face tough questions about the use of public resources in last...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, Oct. 5, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Sound Transit officials get a grilling at the Senate Law and Justice Committee’s first investigative hearing in Kent Sept. 26. Government and Community Relations Director Ann...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, Sept. 21, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Next week the Senate Law and Justice Committee launches an investigation of Sound Transit and the $54 billion bond issue it passed...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, Sept. 14, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Wednesday’s shooting at Freeman High School has shocked every one of us. This senseless tragedy claimed the life of one young student...

Fourth Legislative District legislators, Sen. Mike Padden, Rep. Matt Shea and Rep. Bob McCaslin, all R-Spokane Valley, issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the school shooting at Freeman High School: “Our hearts go out to the students, parents, teachers and families impacted by today’s tragic event.  We are praying for peace and healing for...

Visit to Grays Harbor will include public comment on concealed-pistol licenses OLYMPIA — The Senate Law and Justice Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Aberdeen, for a public hearing and work session on immigration enforcement, payment of traffic fines and concealed pistol licenses. The meeting is being held in Aberdeen...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, August 31, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, It has been nice to spend the past several weeks here at home, since returning in late July from the longest legislative...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, July 24, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. Big tasks left undone as Legislature ends session Dear friends and neighbors, At long last, our 2017 legislative session has finally adjourned for the year. We...

The following newsletter was sent to subscribers to Sen. Padden’s Report From Olympia, July 13, 2017. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletters, click here. As session nears finish, Hirst fix and Corrections reform hang in balance Dear friends and neighbors, Our 2017 legislative session is nearing its finish with two...