On this week’s Capitol Report, Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses a procedural motion on the House Floor to pass a constitutional amendment that would require a supermajority approval of the Legislature to raise taxes.  Short expressed frustration at the action of the courts as the public continues to request tax...

One month after the Human Rights Commission announced its ruling on public restrooms and transgenders, legislation and testimony will be heard.

Rep. Shelly Short talks about a recent controversial decision made by the Human Rights Commission concerning transgender residents in Washington.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re now into the second week of the 60-day 2016 legislative session.  While this is technically a short session, there are several key issues we’ll be dealing with over the next two months.  As usual, I’ll send these e-newsletters to keep you informed so you can...

Republican Shelly Short predicted early last year that the governor would find a way to bring what she calls his ideological environmentalism back to the Legislature. It has arrived, courtesy of executive order, via the DOE. Short says there is writing on the wall that the DOE can't see.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, represents one of the largest districts, landwise, in the state.  And it is an area that has been hard hit by wildfires.  Short speaks of the resilience of the people who live in the region, and her determination to ensure the area is made safe from future...

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As your representative in the Washington State Legislature, I send occasional email updates designed to keep you informed about the issues being debated in Olympia that may impact our community and Washington state. If you received this message in error or do not want to receive...

The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently decided to increase cougar harvest (for a period of three years) in GMU areas where there is an overlap of wolf populations. I am COMPLETELY SUPPORTIVE of their decision. For years, so many of you have advocated for a comprehensive approach to managing predators.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy and sponsor of the legislation, said it was important to make sure counties are not isolated when adopting building code rules.