Rep. Joe Schmick's Email Updates


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At the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, Rep. Mary Dye and I sent out a session review mailer to 9th District residents. If you didn’t get one yet, you can...

April 29, 2026

As the 2026 legislative session gaveled to a close last night, lawmakers approved three supplemental budgets that will shape state spending over the next year: the operating budget, the transportation budget,...

March 13, 2026

On Monday in Olympia, I will have the honor of introducing a House resolution recognizing the Colfax High School boys basketball team for its undefeated season and WIAA State 2B championship....

March 7, 2026

We are heading into the final stretch of the legislative session, which means long days and even longer nights in Olympia. The pace always picks up this time of year as...

March 6, 2026

We are entering the last two weeks of the 2026 legislative session where budgets begin to finally take center state. The Legislature will pass supplemental budget for operating expenses, transportation, and...

Feb. 28, 2026

When the Democrats’ “high earners” income tax bill (Senate Bill 6346) had a public hearing in the state Senate earlier this session, over 61,000 citizens officially signed and said “NO!” Like...

Feb. 20, 2026

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...

Feb. 13, 2026

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...

Feb. 11, 2026

We’re now just about halfway through the 60-day 2026 legislative session. The cutoff for policy committees was this week. Any bill – and there are a lot of them – that...

Feb. 6, 2026

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 –...

Jan. 30, 2026