Rep. Shelly Short discusses the failure in leadership by the majority party that will take the Legislature into a special session. Time: 4:38 Listen Now: MP3 File # # #

Rep. Shelly Short discusses Senate Bill 5356 (extending the cougar management program), and Senate Bill 5457, which would allow the King County Council to raise license tab fees with a simple majority vote. Time: 5:38 Listen now: MP3 File   # # #

Rep. Shelly Short discusses House budget proposals on Legislative Update. Time: 5:23 Listen now: MP3 File # # #

Republic High School sophomore Dan Slagle traveled to Olympia March 14-18 to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.  He was sponsored by his 7th District Rep. Shelly Short. Slagle, the son of Patty and Rob Slagle of Republic, stayed with a host family in Olympia...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses her concerns about Senate Bill 5065, an animal cruelty measure, which possibly could include livestock. Time: 6:00 Listen Now: MP3 File # # #

  SPECIAL ALERT YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED!   Dear friends and neighbors, I need your help.  I’ve just been made aware of proposed legislation that could have drastic consequences for animal owners in Eastern Washington.  Unfortunately, this is another example of urban legislation having unintended consequences for our more rural...

  Legislation requesting Congress adopt an “Honor and Remember Flag” for fallen United States Armed Forces members passed the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously this week. Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, sponsored the measure at the behest of several constituents from her 7th Legislative District. “This is something I was...

  Dear friends and neighbors, Here is a quick update on some of the issues we’re dealing with right now in Olympia.  As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  And please join me and Rep. Joel Kretz for our 7th District telephone town...

7th District lawmakers encourage residents to participate, share views Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short will host a one-hour town hall over the phone with their constituents Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.  To participate, residents should call toll-free 1-877-229-8493 and then enter pin number 15429. The legislators will again...