Mark Schoesler

News and content from Sen. Mark Schoesler, 9th District, Ritzville.

Schoesler says Senate capital budget good for state, 9th District projects
March 24, 2023
The version of the 2023-25 state capital budget unanimously passed today by the Senate would address both statewide needs and local projects, says 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler. “The Senate’s capital budget would respond to needs all throughout Washington, and provide funding for important projects in a wide variety of... Read More...
Schoesler says fuel prices already climbing due to Democrats’ new environmental laws
January 06, 2023
Two environmental laws from the Democratic-controlled Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee that took effect Jan. 1 are already causing fuel prices in Washington to rise, says state Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. Schoesler, who represents eastern Washington’s 9th Legislative District, said he was notified by the Washington  Independent Energy Distributors Association.... Read More...
Schoesler says state needs to do more to help stores combat retail crime
October 25, 2022
State government, including the Legislature, needs to do more to help combat the increase in retail crime in Washington, says 9th District state Sen. Mark Schoesler. “While we’ve seen a spike in many areas of crime, retail theft and other retail crimes are especially a problem,” said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “Retail... Read More...
Schoesler says it’s unfair for rural families to help pay tab for free rides
September 08, 2022
The statewide transportation package passed primarily by Puget Sound-area Democrats in March is now fully subsidizing public-transit and state-ferry travel in some parts of the state for anyone 18 or younger. An eastern Washington legislator, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, says the free-rider program discriminates against kids in rural Washington.... Read More...