Schoesler bills advance in Senate

RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler has introduced several bills this legislative session in Olympia.

Here’s a status update on the 9th Legislative District senator’s bills.

Senate Bill 5291 to require the state Liquor and Cannabis Board to issue liquor licenses in a more timely manner received a public hearing last week in the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee.

Senate Bill 5343 to reduce costs and increase efficiency in school construction was passed last week by the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee.

Senate Bill 5344 would establish a public-school revolving fund. The Early Le...