The Senate today voted along party lines to pass its version of the state supplemental operating budget, with opponents arguing it is not sustainable and reduces the percentage of spending that is dedicated to K-12 education. Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, voted against the budget, which was passed on a 30-19...

RITZVILLE… More than 40 county, community and regional agricultural fairs will happen across Washington in August and September, and fairs mean exhibits – which has Sen. Mark Schoesler offering friendly and timely reminders to exhibitors and fairgoers alike. “We know the local fair is a place to find great food...

State Sen. Mark Schoesler and other Senate Republicans voted against three tax increases that were supported Saturday by majority Senate Democrats as the 2025 legislative session approaches its scheduled end. “Unfortunately, this is shaping up as the year of taxes in Washington,” said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “These three proposals, combined with...

The new two-year state operating-budget proposal passed by Senate Democrats today needlessly increases spending and raises taxes by a record amount, says Sen. Mark Schoesler. The Senate’s operating budget was passed 28-21, with Schoesler and all other Republicans and two Democrats voting against it. The Senate Democrats’ operating budget has...