Padden says committee will have hearing on abortion-notification bill

Budget, human services, corrections added to Padden’s slate

by | Jan 11, 2013 | Uncategorized

  Spokane Valley solon already tapped to lead Senate Law and Justice Committee   The 2013 legislative session will convene at noon Monday with three committees on Sen. Mike Padden’s list. In addition to heading the Senate Law and Justice Committee, Padden will...

Padden recognizes local finalist for civic teacher of the year award

by | Feb 28, 2012 | Uncategorized

On Monday Sen. Mike Padden, R-Spokane Valley, honored West Valley School District teacher Ned Fadeley, a top finalist for the Washington State Legislative Civic Educator of the Year Award.  Padden presented Fadeley with a certificate recognizing his hard work and...

Hearing on controversial abortion-mandate bill set for this afternoon

by | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized

Padden says bill is ‘unnecessary, unconstitutional and could prove costly for state’ The Senate Ways and Means Committee will hold a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. today on House Bill 2330, a controversial measure that would require private-insurance plans which provide...