"I'm always looking for smart, efficient and effective ways to loosen the bureaucratic red tape to help make housing more affordable and some level of development more attractive and attainable for our local builders."

Deer Park’s native daughter Bethany Loos traveled to Olympia in late January and served as a page in the state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by her 7th district Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy. “It is so important to teach civics to the next generation,” said Short, R-Addy. “I really hope Bethany enjoyed her time in Olympia....

Rachael and Emma Larsen traveled to Olympia and served as pages in the state House of Representatives. They were sponsored by their 7th district Representatives Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda. “It was a pleasure to host Rachel and Emma as they paged for us in the House,” said Kretz. “I hope...

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.

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

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

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...

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.