Mark Schoesler

The Legislature tonight unanimously passed the 2025-27 state supplemental capital budget  following an agreement earlier this week by Senate and House negotiators on a final budget plan.  The Senate voted 49-0 to pass the budget after the House approved it 96-0. Two eastern Washington Republican senators who helped develop the...

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...

The Senate today unanimously passed its version of the 2025-27 state supplemental capital budget. Republicans who helped develop the spending plan applauded it for addressing needs across Washington. “Our supplemental budget complements the two-year capital budget enacted by the Legislature last year by spending money in a responsible manner while...

 

Democrats controlling the Senate voted 27-22 today to create a state income tax in Washington, despite voters having rejected such a tax numerous times over the past century. Senate Bill 6346 would impose a 9.9% tax on individual income over $1 million. 9th District Sen. Mark Schoesler, along with all...