Kristiansen was unanimously chosen for his leadership post during the group’s reorganizational meeting.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, For the first time since 2009, the state Legislature adjourned on time (March 13) with no plans for a special session. This is a win for taxpayers around the state as special sessions cost money that is better suited for K-12 education, higher education and public...

Under legislation signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee, the Washington state departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife are now required to make public the sources of scientific information relied upon in support of significant actions.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses a proposal to use lottery-backed bonds for school construction. She expresses disappointment that her hydro bill did not move out of the House. Finally, Rep. Short talks about the proposed House and Senate supplemental budgets.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses her peer review science bills, and her views on the governors decision to suspend the death penalty.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the gun initiatives, her disappointment that her contractor bill (House Bill 2113) did not advance, and her concern about a war from Olympia on businesses and employers.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the governors tax increase proposal and a paid sick leave bill in the House.

Just wanted to remind you of our 7th District telephone town next week. Please join Sen. Brian Dansel and Reps. Joel Kretz and I on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss state and community issues.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the state Supreme Courts latest demand to the Legislature on education funding, and a contractor measure 2013 House Bill 2113.