November 20, 2024

Large crowd attends groundbreaking for Scale House Market

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers November 20, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, The groundbreaking ceremony for the future Scale House Market was on November 12. The event, hosted by the Spokane Conservation District, attracted a large and...
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November 18, 2024

ALERT: Some slots still available to meet with Sen. Padden this Wednesday at Wake Up Call

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers November 18, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Before retiring as your state senator in January, I hope to have an “exit interview” with you to hear your thoughts on the Legislature and...
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November 08, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Scale House Market groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 12

The Spokane Conservation District will host a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 12, for The Scale House Market and Kitchen, Spokane’s first year-round farmers market. The event starts at 2 p.m. at the Spokane Conservation District at The Quarry, 4422 E. 8th Ave. in Spokane Valley. Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley,...
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November 01, 2024

Access to law-enforcement training is essential for public safety

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers November 1, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, The lack of safety on our roads and highways continues to be a serious crisis in Washington. Traffic fatalities remain at a record high, based...
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October 17, 2024

Another senator will sponsor “Ditch the Switch” bill next year

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers October 17, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Twice a year, the vast majority of Americans are forced to move their clocks forward (in March) or backward (this year it will take place...
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October 02, 2024

Public-defender proposal draws opposition at hearing before justices

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers October 2, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Previously, in an earlier e-newsletter, it was mentioned that the state Supreme Court is considering a controversial proposal from the Washington State Bar Association to...
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September 19, 2024

State’s plan to reduce public-defender caseload has serious flaws

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers September 19, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, Public safety relies on key factors, including having a sufficient number of law-enforcement officers to apprehend suspects and a legal system that includes enough attorneys...
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September 05, 2024

Survey shows WA is a bad state to do business

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers September 5, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, There are several national surveys and reports in which any state would wish to rank at or near the top. Unfortunately, a recently published survey...
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August 15, 2024

It’s fair season in eastern Washington

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers August 15, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, One of the favorite times of the year for so many people – fair season – is upon us. Many fairs already have been held...
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