Governor Jay Inslee signs Rep. Short’s bill to help keep local construction costs affordable 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. Read More...

Kretz and Short get to work as 2015 legislative session begins in Olympia In an unprecedented move, at least as far back as any "old timers" in the Washington State Legislature can remember, the 7th Legislative District saw its clout increased as both members of the House of Representatives were recently elected to senior leadership positions within their caucus. Read More...