by tracyellis | May 7, 2020 | Audio/Video News
A discussion of the broader human impact of the Governor’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy order with Senator Steve...
by | Apr 10, 2020 | Government Accountability, Operating Budget
Dear Neighbor, As we continue focusing on saving lives during the COVID-19 crisis, we also need to look to the future on how life will resume afterward. We do not want to come out of this crisis economically devastated. The key to a strong recovery is limiting the...
by bookerstallworth | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
A bill making it easier for foster parents to retain their state licenses was approved by the state House Tuesday and heads to the governor’s desk for final consideration. Senate Bill 6500, sponsored by Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, eliminates a requirement that...
by bookerstallworth | Feb 18, 2020 | Audio/Video News, In the News
Today the Senate voted 48-0 to pass Sen. Mike Padden’s bill to increase the penalty for unlawful disposal of a human body or human body parts. “This was one of those times where the punishment just didn’t fit the crime,” said Padden, R-Spokane Valley. “Currently,...
by bookerstallworth | Feb 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
On Monday the Senate Law and Justice Committee heard testimony on Sen. Mike Padden’s proposal to combat sexual exploitation of children and vulnerable adults by having Washington hotels and motels conduct training on preventing human trafficking. Under Senate Bill...