OLYMPIA – The multi-billion-dollar shortfall that confronts Washington lawmakers this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says 7th District Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy. Short, who represents all or part of seven counties in the northeastern and north-central portion of the state, says Washington taxpayers are being asked this … Continue reading Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says