Schoesler calls state budget governor's "latest tax-and-spend scheme"

OLYMPIA – Representative Mark Schoesler of the Ninth District called the recently-released proposed state budget the “latest tax-and-spend scheme” by Governor Jay Inslee.

A member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee since joining the Senate in 2005, Schoesler said tax and spending issues have been among his highest priorities as a legislator.

“By serving on Ways and Means, I can provide a voice for families and businesses in our district and our state to keep taxes and spending in check,” Schoesler said, adding he strongly opposes creating a state income tax, something the governor has long...