Republicans call for special session

OLYMPIA – Senator Mark Schoesler hosted a teleconference meeting with members of the House and Senate caucuses to call for a special session to address urgent topics including unemployment and back to school issues Monday, Oct. 26.

Joining Schoesler were fellow Republicans, 7th District Senator Shelly Short from Addy, 26th District Representative Michelle Caldier of Port Orchard, and 31st District Representative Drew Stokesbary.

The elected officials agreed it was time to get back to work and begin to address budget shortfalls that would only grow larger as the days grow shorter.

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