Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, sounds the alarm about some very bad gun control legislation that could infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Wash. House Republicans...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, discusses House Bill 1832, a bill that would implement a per-mile charge on usage of public roadways, and the negative impact it would have on rural residents....
As Washington state seeks to find a financial solution to fund road construction projects, address backlogs in transportation maintenance and preservation needs, and fix crumbling infrastructure like bridges, one idea that...
Representatives from the 9th Legislative District are inviting constituents to participate in a telephone town hall on Monday, March 13, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss the ongoing 2023...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, discusses bills he is concerned about that have made it to the House floor, and the impact they could have on constituents. Wash. House Republicans · 03-03-23...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about issues of concern to him including tax relief, gubernatorial emergency powers, and other problems. Wash. House Republicans · 02-24-23 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep....
Growing up on the farm, I heard grandma's sage advice in just about every situation imaginable. “A trouble shared is a trouble halved.” “This isn't my first rodeo.” “Many hands make...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, talks about his bill ensuring access to prescriptions through local pharmacies. Wash. House Republicans · 02-17-23 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Schmick: Bill concerning access to...
Schmick's bill, House Bill 1780, would force the state to reimburse farmers for cap-and-trade expenses until DOE complies with the law and creates rules that protect farmers. He also discusses the voluntary...
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)...
