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Sen. Schoesler and Sen. Tom sit down with Austin Jenkins on TVW’s Inside Olympia

Senate Republican Leader, Sen. Mark Schoesler, and Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Rodney Tom, stop by the TVW studio to discuss the 2013 legislative session on Inside Olympia with Austin Jenkins. The topic of discussion is the upcoming 30 day special session where legislators will forge the state operating budget.

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Senate Republican Leader offers apology to governor for taping of LaHood caucus visit

Senate Republican Leader Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, has apologized for the taping and posting of a video taken of members of the Majority Coalition Caucus discussing the serious flaws with the Columbia River Crossing project, during a recent visit by Governor Inslee and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

As soon as the video was brought to the attention of Sen. Schoesler, it was immediately removed from all MCC social media pages.

Senator Mark Schoesler on state fair funding

Washington State’s 9th District Senator, Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, and leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, talks about bills to help fund state fairs and how they benefit not only local economies, but impact the lives of young entrepreneurs as well.

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Senate honors the legacy of MLK

Today the Washington State Senate joined the nation in honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. by passing a resolution recognizing his contributions to the nation. Senate Resolution 8604, honoring King’s life and legacy, passed the Senate unanimously.

“How poetically fitting it is that we celebrate the lifelong work of Dr. King to achieve a color-blind society on the same day that the nation recognizes the inauguration of the first black president to his second term,” said Sen. Rodney Tom, the Senate Majority Leader.

“I can think of no better way for Washington legislators to honor the legacy of Dr. King than by pulling together, regardless of race, creed, national origin and political affiliation, to address the real concerns of all Washingtonians. Continue reading →