Driver’s license headaches ahead; transit agency on hot seat
October 17, 2017
  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... Read More...
Senate probe of transit debacle raises issues for entire state
October 05, 2017
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... Read More...
New probe in Senate; study shows staggering cost of Hirst decision
September 21, 2017
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... Read More...
A senseless tragedy gives us reason to reflect
September 14, 2017
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... Read More...
4th District legislators release statement on Freeman High School shooting
September 14, 2017
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... Read More...
Senate Law and Justice Committee to meet Wednesday in Aberdeen
September 11, 2017
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... Read More...
Session is over but the work continues
August 31, 2017
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... Read More...
Session ends with no fix for water rights
July 24, 2017
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... Read More...
A fight to the finish on water rights, Corrections reform
July 13, 2017
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... Read More...