Bill designed to help people who have lost their insurance keep some form of affordable health care.
When a Democratic state insurance commissioner and a Democratic president can’t agree on the proper implementation of arguably one of the nation’s most expensive, most impactful and most passionately debated programs...
The three state lawmakers from the 9th Legislative District recognized the Colton Wildcats Girls Basketball Team in the Legislature on March 15 with House Resolution 4633 for the team’s history-making fifth...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, is inviting all 9th Legislative District residents to participate in his upcoming telephone town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to...
As a second-generation farmer and former small-business owner, Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, knows about the challenges, frustrations and rewards faced by employers around the state and his rural 9th Legislative District....
One of the things I continually hear when traveling around the 9th Legislative District is this: “Joe, when are politicians in Olympia going to understand the 'will of the people' when...
House Republicans' Home | Our Solutions for Health Care | House Health Care & Wellness Committee Hello, I'm writing to let you know about House Bill 1044 we will be hearing...
A few years ago, I wrote an article outlining recent changes to the state's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and how those changes would impact farmers, small businesses and local commerce. While...
Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, received the 2011 Cornerstone Award from the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) for his efforts to protect jobs, spur local economic development and create an employer-friendly environment...
