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Schoesler says state needs to do more to help stores combat retail crime
State government, including the Legislature, needs to do more to help combat the increase in retail crime in Washington, says 9th District state Sen. Mark Schoesler. “While we’ve seen a spike in many areas of crime, retail theft and other retail crimes are especially a problem,” said Schoesler, R-Ritzville. “Retail crimes hurt not only stores and shops, but also consumers because these crimes force retailers to raise prices. The Legislature, the governor and the attorney general need to take action to ...
A horrifying case shows result of attack on public safety
Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Padden's subscribers Oct. 5, 2022. To subscribe to Sen. Padden's newsletter, click here. Habitual criminal got life-without-parole after bloody car crash, now eligible for release Dear friends and neighbors, Last week we saw what happens when the Legislature makes a point of weakening law enforcement and criminal justice. Robert Jackson could be getting out of prison after all. This isn’t the first time we have heard of him. In 2016 he was the human face of ...
Schoesler criticizes Reykdal for wanting to cancel state testing of students
Sen. Mark Schoesler opposes a suggestion by Washington’s highest-ranking elected education official that the state should cancel the testing of student learning levels. During last week’s Washington State Board of Education meeting in Spokane, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said that using tests to assess the true level of learning students are receiving “means nothing” and that, if he decides he has the authority, he plans to cancel state testing of public K-12 students. At about the 1:00:57 mark of ...
Seattle's 'Quality of Life Index' aligns with Senate Republican priorities
OLYMPIA…Senate Republican Leader John Braun offered the following reaction to poll results released this month by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce that share insights about what registered voters in Seattle, 60% of whom identify as Democrats, think of the city’s quality of life. Since most Democratic legislators come from districts in King County, the poll represents opinions that have and will influence state law. “It’s very validating to see that the results of this poll line up with the Senate Republican ...
As state coffers overflow, families in the 8th and across Washington are suffering; in-district town hall meeting on Tuesday in Richland
For the first time since February 22, 2020, Rep. Brad Klippert and I are set to host an in-person town hall meeting in Richland. We're really looking forward to meeting with all of you to share our thoughts on this year's 60-day legislative session, take your questions, and discuss the most important issues facing our district and state. Details are as follows: Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022Time: 7-8 p.m.Location: The Arc of Tri-CitiesAddress: 1455 SE Fowler St., Richland Earlier this year, we held a virtual town hall ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about transportation, catalytic converter thefts, emergency powers, and more. ...
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E-Newsletter: A lot to unpack
[[VIEW_THIS]] March 11, 2022 Hello Friends and Neighbors, This year’s legislative session ended last night, on schedule. There are a lot of things to unpack from the past 60 days at the Capitol, so this report will focus on just a few – and they’re among the most important. I’ll get to more over the next several weeks, as bills are signed. Most of the legislation passed this session will take effect in 90 days. Four members of the Senate have chosen not to ...
2022 Legislative session in the rear view mirror
Dear Friends and Neighbors, With the 2022 legislative session now in the rearview mirror, I wanted to update you on some of the highlights of this 60-day legislative session. It has been an honor for me to represent and serve the people of the 16th district and be your voice in Olympia. Much like last year, state spending, tax relief, emergency powers, law enforcement, and gun control captured most of the headlines and I want to share more information on these topics. When ...
14th District legislators pleased to see local projects in final state capital budget
The 14th District team of Sen. Curtis King and Rep. Gina Mosbrucker and Rep. Chris Corry are applauding the new two-year state supplemental capital budget approved by the Legislature this week for including many projects located in their district. "I am very pleased with the level of funding that has been provided to the projects in our district that are included in the capital budget. These projects will help our district for years to come. Representatives Corry and Mosbrucker and I ...
Hawkins pleased that capital budget funds many 12th District projects
Sen. Brad Hawkins is pleased that 10 projects throughout the 12th District, totaling more than $10 million, are funded in the final capital budget proposal agreed upon by House and Senate negotiators. “I’m thankful that House and Senate Republicans had opportunities to engage directly in this budget process, and I appreciated the discussions with my Senate colleagues and House seatmates about 12th District projects,” said Hawkins. The entire list of 12th District projects in the final capital budget can be viewed here. ...
House Democrats pass pickleball legislation, fail to pass emergency powers reform or meaningful tax relief
We just passed the final major deadline of this year's 60-day legislative session, which is scheduled to adjourn next Thursday. Tonight marked the final opportunity for lawmakers in the House to pass bills that originated in the Senate, and vice-versa. The only bills exempted from this deadline are those deemed necessary to implement the budget. While House Democrats found the time tonight to pass a bill that would make pickleball Washington's official state sport, they did not find the time to ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Lynda Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Lynda Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Spencer Boudreau about the governor’s emergency powers, the state operating budget and more. https://soundcloud.com/am1400-kedo/town-hall-2-24-22?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing ...
Join us for a town hall tomorrow!
Dear Neighbor, It’s been a busy week in Olympia! As legislators make their final push to pass bills before the session ends, there are many topics to update you on. That’s why I’m joining my seatmates, Reps. Kelly Chambers and Cyndy Jacobsen for a virtual town hall tomorrow night. I hope you’ll joins us as we update you on many of the issues we have been working on this year. More details can be found below! 2022 Supplemental operating budget – it’s ...
Two of my bills approved by the House
Today marks the end of the fifth week of the 2022 legislative session. We have 27 days to go and a lot of things left to tackle. Before I get to legislative updates, however, I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved Justin Krumbah. His senseless murder was a shock to me, as I know it was to all of you. I want to thank those of you who took the time yesterday to gather ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Jeff Wilson on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Wilson talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about guns in museums, campaign finance, tow truck safety, a climate bill’s impact on housing prices, catalytic converter theft, emergency powers and more. https://soundcloud.com/am1400-kedo/town-hall-2-10-22?si=6a5e0ebb3d9240038f6246265b305e48&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing ...
Session midpoint: Good, Interesting and Controversial bills
Dear Neighbor, It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through this year’s legislative session. While things continue to be mostly virtual, there was a recent rule change allowing more Senate members on the floor of the chamber when voting on legislation. This update comes at the point during session when lawmakers spend most of their time debating and voting bills out of the Senate. Bills that pass this chamber will be delivered to the House of Representatives and must go ...
9th District legislators to host virtual town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 22
Sen. Mark Schoesler, Rep. Joe Schmick and Rep. Mary Dye are inviting citizens to join them Tuesday, Feb. 22, for a 9th District virtual town hall meeting. The eastern Washington lawmakers will provide an update of the 2022 legislative session and then take questions from participants. Citizens may also submit written questions during the registration process. During the town hall meeting, the 9th District legislative team will discuss several issues, including: The Democrats' mandatory long-term care insurance tax. The state's $8.8 billion ...
SRC On Air: Sen. Ann Rivers on Town Hall on KEDO Radio in Longview
Sen. Ann Rivers talks to KEDO Radio’s Mike Wallin about the point of the session known as policy cutoff, the challenges of a virtual session, the Governor’s emergency powers, COVID restrictions, and pharmaceutical costs. ...
Sen. Curtis King's Olympia Update - Join us at 14th District Virtual Town Hall February 19
In this update, I cover the first few weeks of the 2022 legislative session and preview the 14th District virtual town hall on February 19. You can read the entire e-newsletter here. ...