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.

I’m now in Olympia for the duration of the 2014 legislative session where I’ll be debating and voting on legislation that will impact our state and the 7th Legislative District. I’m extremely hopeful that the Legislature can finish its work on time this year.

State Sen. Brian Dansel and Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short invite residents of the 7th Legislative District to participate in an hour-long telephone town hall on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss state legislative issues. To take part in the call, residents can dial in toll-free 1-877-229-8493...

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the state budget and the governor2019s proposed carbon fuel standards.

As the debate surrounding potential costly environment regulations continues in Olympia, some lawmakers want to make sure that any specific efforts to implement so-called low carbon fuel standards originates in the Legislature, not through executive order from Gov. Jay Inslee.