Gov. Jay Inslee's cap-and-trade proposal was supposed to exempt farm fuel, and certain aviation and marine fuels, from increased charges that would result from his plan. The Dept. of Ecology (DOE)...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about how farmers are being unfairly surcharged for fuel and what his bill will do to solve this. Wash. House Republicans · 02-10-23 – RADIO: Capitol...
A state lawmaker has introduced legislation to provide fuel rebates to farmers hit hard by Governor Jay Inslee's new climate policies. John Sattgast reports from the state Capitol. Wash. House Republicans...
When Gov. Jay Inslee's cap-and-trade proposal passed the Legislature in 2021, he and many of the Democrat lawmakers who endorsed his plan assured the agriculture community that fuels used in the...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about his opposition to a bill that would require rural land-owners to protect riparian habitat. He supports legislation that would accomplish the same goals without imposing...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about bills he is concerned about that would increase gun regulation and suggests better potential solutions to the crime problem. Wash. House Republicans · 01-27-23 –...
Various surveys conducted around the state over the last year continue to show that public safety is high on the list of concerns for the average Washingtonian. It doesn't matter if...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about the joy of being in-person, and his priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Wash. House Republicans · 01-20-23 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Schmick:...
By Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye We are back at the state Capitol for the 2023 legislative session, which began Jan. 9 and is set to...
Rep. Joe Schmick, Rep. Mary Dye and Sen. Mark Schoesler sent the following 2022 Session Review newsletter to constituents of the 9th District in May 2022.
