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Spokane-area legislators, Reps. Mike Volz and Suzanne Schmidt, are proposing legislation in the upcoming 2024 legislative session to make it easier for fire victims to rebuild after losing their homes to...

Oct. 25, 2023

When Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee first revealed his transportation budget earlier this year, Spokane-area legislators and local elected officials were stunned with his attempts to delay funding for the North-South...

March 27, 2023

Legislators from the 6th Legislative District are inviting constituents to participate in a telephone town hall on Thursday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss the ongoing 2023...

March 14, 2023

‘Enacting the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact will have a positive impact on health care services across the state,’ says Volz As workforce issues continue to garner local, state, and national attention,...

Feb. 17, 2023

‘This is a way to address the concerns of voters who feel their ballot may have been tampered with or not counted,’ says Volz Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, is proposing legislation...

Feb. 3, 2023

‘Enough is enough. Let’s let the people have a say,’ says Volz Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, believes Washington state voters should have the final say on any tax increase implemented by...

Jan. 17, 2023

With news of Gov. Jay Inslee’s transportation budget proposal making headlines around the state, many local lawmakers are uniting against his efforts to delay Spokane’s much-needed north/south freeway, or North Spokane...

Jan. 11, 2023

In a bill-signing ceremony today conducted remotely in Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation designed to protect property tax payers from excessive penalties and interests on late payments. The...

May 12, 2021

‘We need to do everything we can to keep people in their homes and away from the destructive cycle of homelessness,’ says Volz The Washington State Senate this week unanimously approved...

April 9, 2021

The Washington State House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation today that will protect homeowners from onerous interest rates and penalties, helping keep more property tax payers from foreclosure. Rep. Mike Volz,...

March 5, 2021