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How Is Agriculture Faring In The Washington Legislative Session?
How Is Agriculture Faring In The Washington Legislative Session?
How Is Agriculture Faring In The Washington Legislative Session?
Thursday, March 6th, was the halfway point of the Washington legislative session.  How has the farming community fared this go around in Olympia?   “We've not seen a lot of the bad stuff that we had expected," noted Colfax Representative Joe Schmick.  "But so far so goo...
Schmick: This Is Just Wrong
Schmick: This Is Just Wrong
Schmick: This Is Just Wrong
Last week, legislation was introduced in the Washington House Environment and Energy Committee that would monitor methane emissions in dairy and beef cattle.  House Bill 1630, introduced by Olympia area Democrat Representative Lisa Parshley, states if Ecology finds an operation produces sufficient methane, they would likely need to come under the Climate Commitment Act as covered entities.   “You'
Schmick: Rural Patients Should Have A Choice
Schmick: Rural Patients Should Have A Choice
Schmick: Rural Patients Should Have A Choice
Colfax Republican Joe Schmick says rural patients may not have a choice from where they get their prescription drugs, and he’s looking to change that.   He noted this past summer, the Washington Public Employee Benefit Board as well as the School Employee Benefit Board approved Kaiser Permanente as a health insurance provider.  He said ...
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
Schmick: Farmers Should Not Pay Cap-And-Trade Fees
A Washington state lawmaker has introduced legislation to provide fuel rebates to farmers impacted by new climate policies.  When Governor Jay Inslee’s cap-and-trade bill passed two years ago, it contained an exemption for fuel used to produce and transport farm goods.  However, seve...
Two From Northwest Elected National FFA Officers
Two From Northwest Elected National FFA Officers
Two From Northwest Elected National FFA Officers
Congratulations to Cole Baerlocher, originally from Colfax, WA, he was elected national FFA president during the 94th annual National FFA Convention and Expo over the weekend. Baerlocher is an Agricultural education major attending Oregon State University ...
Schmick: Overtime Bill Biggest Win For Ag In 2021 Session
Schmick: Overtime Bill Biggest Win For Ag In 2021 Session
Schmick: Overtime Bill Biggest Win For Ag In 2021 Session
On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law a bill that established overtime for the Ag community. The new law will step the hours per week need to trigger overtime until it hits 40 hours in early 2024. Colfax Republican Joe Schmick said for him, that Ag overtime legislation was the biggest win for the farming community during the virtual session ...
Rural Washington Lawmakers Fear Cap & Trade Will Create Additional Challenges For Ag Businesses
Rural Washington Lawmakers Fear Cap & Trade Will Create Additional Challenges For Ag Businesses
Rural Washington Lawmakers Fear Cap & Trade Will Create Additional Challenges For Ag Businesses
Over the weekend, Washington lawmakers approved a cap and trade bill, which opponents say will cost consumers more money and the state jobs. Colfax Representative Joe Schmick said there are a lot of exemptions, such as Ag fuel, but it may not be that way long after the bill is put into law ...

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