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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.
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Rep. Shelly Short says low and middle income families hit the worst with governor’s new energy tax scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2014 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Deputy Communications Director – (253) 973-0505 (mobile) Rep. Shelly Short says low and middle income families hit the worst with governor’s new energy tax scheme Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and ranking Republican on the House Environment Committee, took issue with Gov....
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Representative Dan Kristiansen re-elected Leader of the Washington State House Republicans
Kristiansen was unanimously chosen for his leadership post during the group’s reorganizational meeting.
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Rep. Shelly Short’s end of session update
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...
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Governor signs Short legislation requiring that certain state agencies ‘show their work’ when taking significant actions
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.
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Op-Ed by Rep. Shelly Short and Sen. Sharon Brown: ‘Double paying’ for clean energy only hurts Washington consumers
here in Washington state, energy consumers continually see their rates increase as they are forced to pay twice for energy efficiency upgrades as a direct result of the Energy Investment A
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03-03-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)
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.
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02-24-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly short (audio)
Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses her peer review science bills, and her views on the governors decision to suspend the death penalty.
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02-09-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)
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.
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