Articles written by Sen. Mike Padden
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Impaired driver bills advance
In recent years, drunk and drug-impaired driving has become a greater problem on Washington’s roads and highways. It is a major reason for the alarming increase in accidents and t... — Updated 5/19/2023
Fix pursuit law, don't study it
A key issue needing legislative action during this year’s session is public safety – and for good reason. In recent years, Washington has seen an alarming increase in crime, som... — Updated 2/21/2023
Washington needs a competitive energy market
Washington motorists have choices when it comes to fueling their vehicles, thanks to the free market – but the benefits of competition, beginning with cost and quality, aren’t consi... — Updated 1/5/2022
Legislature must take chronically impaired drivers off the roads
As much as we would love to see an end to impaired driving and with it, the need to keep sponsoring DUI legislation, we unfortunately know there is still much work to be done. Last... — Updated 1/29/2021