February 17, 2022
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Mark Schoesler

Schoesler says record surplus means it’s time for tax relief for Washingtonians
February 16, 2022
The February state revenue forecast adopted today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reveals that state government now has a $15 billion revenue surplus – proof that some of that extra money should be returned to Washingtonians in the form of tax relief, said 9th District Sen.... Read More...

Senate passes Schoesler’s bill to improve firefighter, law enforcement officer retirement benefits
February 15, 2022
The Senate today unanimously passed a measure introduced by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler that would increase firefighter and law enforcement officer retirement benefits. Senate Bill 5791 would provide Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Plan 1 members with a one-time lump sum equal to $100 per month... 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...
2022 session week 3 video update
January 28, 2022
9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler talks about the long-term care bills that were being considered by the Senate this week. He also gives a preview of the upcoming state revenue forecast. Read More...

Schoesler encourages public to take survey on COVID vaccines for students
January 25, 2022
Sen. Mark Schoesler wants 9th District residents and others to know the Washington State Board of Health is surveying the public about requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for children to attend school in Washington. “I’m concerned that parents and caregivers may not know about the chance to offer their input on... Read More...

Senate again passes Schoesler bill improving irrigation-district elections
January 19, 2022
A proposal prime-sponsored by 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler that would improve irrigation district elections has been unanimously approved by the Senate for the second time in nearly a year. The Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 5342, which would allow mail-in ballot elections for irrigation districts and identify qualified... Read More...

Schoesler introduces bill to reduce pollution in Puget Sound
January 11, 2022
For many years, environmentalists and others have decried increasing pollution in Puget Sound, pointing out how it is harming water quality and the wildlife that relies on the sound. Even though he lives hundreds of miles from the waterway, 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler has introduced a proposal that aims... Read More...