Just days before the Legislature convened Monday for the 2008 session in Olympia, 9th District Rep. Joe Schmick received confirmation that he had been appointed to a coveted seat on the House Appropriations Committee.
It is a rare accomplishment for a freshman lawmaker to advance so quickly to the powerful budget-writing panel, but caucus leaders said Schmick made a persuasive case when he met with them to discuss his committee priorities.
In announcing Schmick's assignment, House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt said the Colfax freshman brings energy, commitment and valuable real-life experie...
Reader Comments(0)