Dear friends and neighbors, Here is a quick budget update on floor action that happened this week.  I’ll continue to send these snapshots in an effort to keep you informed about the process, contents and outcomes of the various budget proposals and ideas being considered in the Legislature.  I...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses concerns with the supplemental budget proposal. Time: 7:30 Listen now: MP3 File # # #

Dear friends and neighbors, We are two weeks into the 2011 session and things are moving fast and frantic.  I have once again been chosen by my colleagues to serve as the ranking Republican on the House Environment Committee.  I’m also the assistant ranking Republican on the Technology, Energy and...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses issues of the 2011 legislative session in this update. Time: 6:40 Listen now MP3 File

House Republicans today announced the following committee changes: Remove Rep. Shelly Short from Early Learning and Human Services Committee and appoint Rep. Jason Overstreet to the committee. Rep. Mike Hope has been named Assistant Ranking Republican on this committee. Remove Rep. Ed Orcutt from the Environment Committee and appoint Rep....

  Feb. 11, 2010   Dear Friends, While you are hard at work trying to make ends meet, the Democratic majority is working hard to increase your taxes. This weekend you have the opportunity to tell them exactly what you think about their plans to take more of your hard-earned...

  Lawmakers want public input, feedback on governor’s proposal to close women’s corrections facility In response to the many public inquiries and potential public safety issues due to the proposed closure of the Pine Lodge Corrections Center For Women in Medical Lake, local Senate and House lawmakers will host a...

  Jan. 20, 2010 Dear Friends and neighbors, I’ve found these email updates to be a great way to reach you and other constituents with important news and information affecting our district and state. But election year restrictions limit my ability to send out these e-newsletters unless you agree to...

  Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short will host a town hall over the phone for their constituents Monday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.  To participate, callers should call toll-free 1-877-229-8493 and then enter pin number 15429. The legislators will use new technology to communicate with constituents about the issues...