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Kinyon Gable, a sophomore at University High School in Spokane Valley, recently served as a legislative page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was sponsored by Rep. Joe Schmick,...

Feb. 28, 2026

The 2026 legislative session is underway, and while Olympia always starts with speeches and ceremony, folks back home know that talk does not balance a checkbook. The state is now staring...

Jan. 16, 2026

With the beginning of the 2025 legislative session, the reign of Gov. Jay Inslee has come to an end. Many legislators on both sides of the aisle, as well as many...

Jan. 16, 2025

With the 2020 legislative session in full swing, it’s time to remind folks how they can stay connected and involved in YOUR state government. The Ledger is a legislative news aggregator that...

Jan. 17, 2020

This week was policy committee cutoff.  This is when all bills not pertaining to the budget or transportation must pass their respective policy committee.  We have these cutoff dates to help...

Feb. 17, 2017

Whitman county native Jadyn Campisi traveled to Olympia and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 9th district Rep. Joe Schmick. The first in...

March 11, 2016

VIEW THIS RELEASE ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 13, 2014 CONTACT: Kylee Zabel, House Republican Session Aide – (360) 786-7829 Cheney High teen pages in Olympia for state House of Representatives...

Feb. 11, 2014

Colfax High School student Christopher Koenig served as a legislative page in the Washington House of Representatives during the first week of session. He was sponsored by his neighbor, 9th District...

Jan. 27, 2014

 Published Tuesday, January 18 2011 Fourteen-year-old Sarah Koefod traveled to Olympia to page in the House of Representatives Jan 17-21. She was sponsored by her 9th District State Rep. Joe Schmick,...

Jan. 18, 2011