Senate Democrats pass two bills that limit gun rights
April 13, 2023
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers April 13, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. Dear friends and neighbors, The rights of law-abiding Washingtonians to buy and use firearms took another step backward late last week when the Democrat-run Senate passed two measures, both... Read More...
Slavic Outreach
April 05, 2023
Irina Dolbinina, legislative assistant for 4th District Senator Mike Padden, encourages the Slavic-speaking community in the Spokane Valley area to watch Senator Padden’s video in which he provides an update on the 2023 legislative session in Olympia. Ирина, помощник Сенатора от 4-го округа Майка Паддена по законодательным вопросам, поощряет просмотор... Read More...
Senate passes Padden bill providing tax exemption for mobility equipment
March 31, 2023
Motorized wheelchairs and other mobility-improving equipment would become tax-exempt under legislation passed 48-0 today by the Senate. The proposal, Senate Bill 5218, was introduced by 4th District Sen. Mike Padden. “This bill will help people with disabilities by removing the sales tax from motorized wheelchairs or other technological equipment, which... Read More...
Thanks to everyone who took part in telephone town hall!
March 23, 2023
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 23, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. I held a telephone town hall that this past Monday night, when it was certain I would not be interrupting those who are once again following our local Gonzaga... Read More...