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In counties throughout the state, local officials are in the process of updating their shoreline master programs. Many citizens in the 7th Legislative District living on or near particular shorelines feel unfairly targeted with new restrictions and obligations on their property. As elected officials with a history of working on...

Reps. Kretz and Short encourage constituents to attend, share thoughts The Washington State House of Representatives Education Committee will host a work session and roundtable discussion with legislators and the public on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 4:30 p.m. in Davenport. Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short encourage citizens to attend...

  Dear Friends and Neighbors, After a 105-day session, and an extra 30-day special session, the 2011 Legislature finally wrapped up its work last week.  While I’m happy to be back in the district after a strenuous session, the disappointment at the slow pace and the end result of the...

A much-needed and much-anticipated new ferry will be built to serve the Keller Ferry run and the surrounding communities. The state’s transportation budget passed the Legislature just hours before the 2011 regular session adjourned on Friday, April 22.  Seventh Legislative District lawmakers worked diligently with transportation leaders in the House,...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses the failure in leadership by the majority party that will take the Legislature into a special session. Time: 4:38 Listen Now: MP3 File # # #

Failure of majority Democrats to reach agreement on state budget leads lawmakers into special legislative session After 103 days and the year-long knowledge of a looming fiscal crisis this session, the governor along with majority Democrats in the House and Senate failed to pass a budget. Now their disagreements on...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses Senate Bill 5356 (extending the cougar management program), and Senate Bill 5457, which would allow the King County Council to raise license tab fees with a simple majority vote. Time: 5:38 Listen now: MP3 File   # # #

Rep. Shelly Short discusses House budget proposals on Legislative Update. Time: 5:23 Listen now: MP3 File # # #