National Federation of Independent Business gives 7th District lawmakers Guardian of Small Business Award The state’s largest small business advocacy group, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), recognized Reps. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, and Shelly Short, R-Addy, with its Guardian of Small Business Award for their efforts in the Legislature...

 Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, received the 2011 Cornerstone Award from the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) for her efforts to protect jobs, spur local economic development and create an employer-friendly environment in Washington state. Gary Chandler, AWB’s Vice President of government affairs, presented the award to Short last week at...

7th District lawmaker sponsors youth from Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park, Lincoln County, and Republic Rep. Shelly Short hosted four local students at the state Capitol as legislative pages during the 2012 legislative session. All four youth reside in Short’s 7th Legislative District: · Kelly Riddle, 15, is the daughter...

On this week’s Capitol Report, Rep. Shelly Short warns against what she calls “the ultimate tax loophole.” Time: 3:00 Listen now MP3 File # # #

On this week’s Capitol Report, Rep. Shelly Short discusses her peer review science bill. Time: 3:00 Listen now MP3 File # # #

On this week’s Capitol Report, Rep. Shelly Short talks about possible movement toward a new budget being released following the revenue forecast. Time: 3:00 Listen now MP3 File # # #

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On this week’s Capitol Report, Rep. Shelly Short talks about flaws in Initiative 937 – the “green energy” measure. Time: 3:00 Listen now MP3 File # # #

Rep. Shelly Short talks about the House Republican “Fund Education First” budget on this week’s Capitol Report. Time: 3:00 MP3 File # # #