State Government, Veterans Affairs & Elections

April 28, 2016

Rep. Shelly Short’s 2016 session review | 4/28/16

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2016 session and special session are over and I’m back in district.  For more information please click here to read my quick session review.  It is an honor to serve you in Olympia.  Because of election-year restrictions, this will be my last e-newsletter to you...
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April 13, 2016

Gov. Inslee vetoes Rep. Short’s bill to help rural development

Governor Jay Inslee has vetoed legislation sponsored by Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, that would have helped rural development in the 7th Legislative District.
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March 08, 2016

Rep. Short awarded Legislator of the Year by Hunters Heritage Council

Whether it’s managing our predators in a more efficient way or finding solutions to encourage the next generation of hunters, I’ll continue to work hard to make sure hunting continues to be a successful, viable option for those who want to participate."
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March 02, 2016

03-02-16 – Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short

Rep. Shelly Short talks with Capitol Report about how developing and building relationships in the legislature has helped her move policy forward for her district.
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February 25, 2016

02-25-16 – Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, shared details on an award she was recently given for her efforts to promote hunting in Washington state.  She and fellow 7th District lawmaker Joel Kretz, also a Republican, received Legislator of the Year awards from the Hunter’s Heritage Council in association with Safari Club International. ...
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February 10, 2016

02-10-16 – Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, defends Senate Republicans for refusing to confirm WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson and discusses accountability in state government following the resignation of DOC Secretary Dan Pacholke.
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February 04, 2016

02-03-16 – Capitol Report with Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, talks about the necessity for safe drinking water, and her efforts to ensure clean water for her district and the state.
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February 02, 2016

Rep. Shelly Short’s Update from Olympia: making it harder to raise taxes and the Humans Rights Commission ruling

House Joint Resolution 4215, which I've cosponsored, would have sent to voters a constitutional amendment that would require a two-thirds majority vote of the Legislature to raise taxes
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January 28, 2016

7th District legislators to host telephone town hall

7th District legislators to host telephone town hall 7th District legislators Reps. Shelly Short and Joel Kretz, along with Sen. Brian Dansel, will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  Residents wishing to participate can call 509-724-2970. This community conversation allows citizens...
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