A state Senator says the hard drug-possession bill passed by the Legislature in a special session isn’t strong enough to deal with the state’s drug crisis. The legislation made possession a gross misdemeanor. Senator Mike Padden, the ranking Republican on the Senate...
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AUDIO: Governor signs two Padden bills – SB 5058 encourages home ownership, SB 5218 provides tax exemption for mobility equipment
Governor Inslee signs bills that encourage home ownership and provide tax exemptions for high-tech wheelchairs. Tracy Ellis tells us Senator Mike Padden sponsored both measures.
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill to combat impaired driving
Getting repeat drunk drivers off the road is the aim of a bill that passed out of the state Senate. Tracy Ellis has details.
AUDIO: Senate passes Padden bill to benefit employee stock ownership plans
A bill that passed in the state Senate would make it easier for businesses to become employee owned. Tracy Ellis reports.
Senator Mike Padden details problems at the scandal plagued state Department of Corrections
The prison problems are prompting a trio of Senate Republicans to introduce a package of sweeping reforms. Senators Padden, Keith Wagoner and Steve O’Ban are sponsoring measures. The views expressed by individual members are not necessarily those of the entire...