Legislature

Schoesler praises supplemental capital budget passed by Legislature
March 09, 2022
The state supplemental capital budget passed by the Legislature this week addresses both statewide needs and local projects, says 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, who worked with legislators from the Senate majority and House of Representatives to negotiate the final version of the budget. “This is a true bipartisan capital... Read More...
Schoesler says two full years of emergency orders is too much
March 01, 2022
Today marks the start of the third year of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 state of emergency. To 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, it’s a frustrating reminder that Washington was not meant to be controlled by one person for so long. “No governor in our nation has exercised emergency powers as... Read More...
Senate resolution sponsored by Schoesler honors work of Dr. Bill Schillinger
February 21, 2022
Dr. Bill Schillinger, the longtime researcher who ran Washington State University’s dryland research farm in Lind, was honored today on the Senate floor with a resolution sponsored by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler. Dr. Schillinger retired this January after a 29-year career working at the dryland research station. During his... Read More...
9th District legislators to host virtual town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 22
February 09, 2022
Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye are inviting citizens to join them Tuesday, Feb. 22, for a 9th District virtual town hall meeting. The eastern Washington lawmakers will provide an update of the 2022 legislative session and then take questions from participants. Citizens may also submit... Read More...