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As we move further into session, things are picking up quickly in Olympia. There is no shortage of debate on major issues, especially proposals that could increase the cost of living...
Join me and Rep. Mary Dye TONIGHT for our telephone Town Hall!Tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:00 PM, Rep. Mary Dye and I will hold a telephone town hall for residents...
Legislation sponsored by Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, that helps rural and critical access hospitals safely move critically ill patients between facilities passed the Washington State House of Representatives today with bipartisan support....
In a recent interview with Spokane radio host Doug Nadvornick, Rep. Joe Schmick discussed key legislative priorities focused on rural health care, economic challenges, and community well-being. Schmick highlighted his bill...
As we finish up the third week of the 2026 legislative session, I want to share a quick update on several important issues I’ve been working on for our district –...
Olympia is moving fast, and sometimes it feels like the headlines are chasing the Legislature instead of the other way around. In the middle of the noise, I try to keep...
Chances are you had breakfast, lunch, or dinner today. You may have found something to snack on or drink. If so, you have the agricultural producers and workers to thank. Food...
The session ended Sunday, April 27 on time, which was a pleasant surprise after a lot of talk about a special session. That being said, the governor still has several days...
With two weeks left in the legislative session, I was hoping to report better news on the operating budget. At some point, if movement doesn’t happen we could be looking at...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, joins the Fix Washington Podcast to discuss his efforts to improve healthcare policy in Washington state and directly help constituents solve real-world problems.
