Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about her concerns with several bills that would impact local employers, including one that would raise the state’s hourly minimum wage to $12, and a proposal to raise the gas tax by nearly 12 cents a gallon.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses concerns with the governor’s low-carbon fuel standards proposal and legislation that would add a fee to local hospitals.

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Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks with KXLY's Rick Rydell about GOP opposition to a favored bill of Gov. Jay Inslee that would raise the cost of manufacturing and potentially send business to other states.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses wolf bills in the Legislature and her concerns with Gov. Inslee’s proposed low carbon fuel standards.

Currently, there are two designated climate zones in Washington, delineated between the Western and Eastern parts of the state. Short's bill would keep Northeast Washington from being designated its own climate zone.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, outlines serious concerns with the governor’s proposed cap and trade carbon tax and notes that Washington is one of the cleanest states in the nation.

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 105-day 2015 session is in full swing and I’ll be spending most of the next three months in Olympia working on your behalf.  I’m honored to serve you and represent the 7th Legislative District.  If you ever have thoughts, concerns or questions about legislation or...

As public testimony is taken in the House Environment Committee on the governor's proposed carbon tax, Rep. Shelly Short said middle income jobs could be hurt the worst, and Washington is already among the cleanest states in the nation.