February 03, 2023

VIDEO: Fighting to restore police pursuits

In this update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short discusses the Democrats’ unwillingness to fix the law that makes it harder for law enforcement to pursue criminals.
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February 01, 2023

State should support local school districts, not dictate to them, Short legislation declares

7th District senator urges hearing on bill that would clarify role of state school superintendent OLYMPIA – State Sen. Shelly Short, responding to new decrees from Olympia’s education bureaucracy on everything from mask mandates to curriculum, says local school boards need some breathing room, and should be allowed to make...
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February 01, 2023

AUDIO: Senator’s Bill Would Clarify Role of State School Superintendent

A state Senator says the state should support local school districts, not dictate to them. To listen to this podcast, click here. Tracy Ellis reports.
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January 31, 2023

PODCAST: Reforming the state’s restrictive land use policies

In this podcast, Sen. Shelly Short explains the connection between the state’s restrictive land-use policies and the current shortage of affordable housing. Legislation introduced by Short is part of a package of Republican bills to relieve pressure that has sent housing prices skyrocketing.
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January 31, 2023

Making housing more affordable and accessible

In this week’s video update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short talks about her legislation to reform the Growth Management Act, and Republican efforts to make housing more affordable and accessible.
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January 20, 2023

PODCAST: Second Amendment fight heating up in Olympia

In this week’s Podcast from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short talks about the battle in Olympia to protect your Second Amendment rights, and the prospects for energy legislation and Growth Management Act reform.
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January 20, 2023

Fighting to protect your Second Amendment rights

In this week’s video update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, describes Olympia’s battle over Second Amendment rights, and talks about prospects for legislation concerning energy and reform to the state’s Growth Management Act.
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January 13, 2023

PODCAST: As 2023 session begins, an important reform for public transparency

In this Podcast from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, describes an important reform she cosponsored for public transparency in Olympia, and some disquieting findings about our state’s energy future.
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January 13, 2023

Off and running in Olympia for the 2023 legislative session

  In this week’s Video Update from Olympia, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the prospects for energy legislation and legislative reforms to improve transparency. To see video, click here.
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