by Erik Smith | Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, floor leader for the Senate Republican Caucus, released the following statement Saturday after passage in the Washington Senate of a bill banning rifles with magazines of ten rounds or more. House Bill 1240 passed the Senate 27-21, all...
by tracyellis | Mar 21, 2023 | Audio/Video News, In the News
Sen. Mike Padden talks with LifeTalk NW’s Dan Kennedy, Former CEO of Human Life of Washington, and Katie Lodjic Welch, Former NW Regional Director of Students for Life.
by ericcampbell | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
March 17, 2023 Hello Friends and Neighbors, There aren’t many things the Legislature must do, but in odd-numbered years like this, approving new budgets is one of them. There are three state budgets: operating, capital and transportation. They cover a two-year period...
by brianzylstra | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden’s subscribers March 16, 2023. To subscribe to Sen. Padden’s newsletter, click here. The 2023 legislative session is now in its 10th week, with five weeks to go. April 23 is the scheduled last day. As the...
by Erik Smith | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Note: The following op-ed appeared in the Tri-City Herald March 5, 2023. As the Washington Legislature debated the catalytic converter bill last session, someone parked this car across the street from my house in Longview. Within days, thieves had it up on...
