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Rep. Joe Schmick joins KONA's John McKay and Robb Francis for a legislative update. Issues include gun bills, public safety, and the potential move from local governments to address drug use if...

April 18, 2023

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, shares a few highlights and lowlights of the 2023 legislative session and offers his final thoughts as the Legislature heads into its final week. Wash. House Republicans...

April 14, 2023

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, discusses the state transportation and capital budgets and reviews some of the projects they will be funding in the 9th District. He also examines the House's proposed...

April 7, 2023

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, discusses the long-term care insurance payroll tax and his concerns with it. He also discusses how voters responded to the tax. Wash. House Republicans · 03-31-23 –...

March 31, 2023

Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, discusses the purpose of the Economic Revenue & Forecast Council and reviews what the council announced in their most recent forecast. Wash. House Republicans · 03-24-23 –...

March 24, 2023

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...

March 17, 2023

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....

March 10, 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...

March 3, 2023

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....

Feb. 24, 2023

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...

Feb. 17, 2023