Schoesler, Dye and Schmick talk economy, climate and other topics at ACDC event

RITZVILLE - Washington State Senator Mark Schoesler and state representatives Mary Dye and Joe Schmick addressed a group of local elected officials, business leaders and other invitees at a legislative preview event presented by the Adams County Development Council on Monday. The legislators discussed what they will be focusing on during the upcoming legislative session.

All three lawmakers spoke before taking questions from those in attendance. Taxes, spending and other items focusing on the economy were major talking points for the lawmakers, particularly Dye.

Limiting spending was a hot iss...