Shelly Short

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Feb. 28, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here. Wood-burning stove. / Credit: CC0-by-Alex P Dear Friends and Neighbors, The state Department of Ecology gave us some good news last week. It is backing off on a...

The following op-ed was originally published in the Stevens County Times, March 2025 edition. By Sen. Shelly Short, Rep. Hunter Abell and Rep. Andrew Engell Legislation to regulate wood-burning stoves in our state appears to be dead in Olympia, at least for this year. For our region, this is probably...

Wood-burning stove. / Credit: CC0-by-Alex P OLYMPIA – The state Department of Ecology is backing off for the year on a proposal to regulate wood-burning stoves sold in Washington state and duplicate standards already imposed by federal regulation, said Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy. Short was notified by Ecology Thursday evening...

Meet the 7th District delegation: Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium. OLYMPIA — Lawmakers representing Northeast and North-Central Washington are making a major push in the 2025 legislative session for bills recognizing the comeback of the gray wolf throughout the region. Legislation introduced...

Note: The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Feb. 4, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here.         VIDEO UPDATE: Click here to see my video update on this issue from the Capitol Rotunda. In this video short, I explain how SB...

Note: The following op-ed appeared in the Stevens County Times, February 2025 edition By Sen. Shelly Short, Rep. Hunter Abell and Rep. Andrew Engell The Washington Legislature is back in session in Olympia, and we are proud to represent you at the statehouse. This year taxes are on the table,...

Note: The following e-newsletter was delivered to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Jan. 21, 2025. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is escorted onto the Senate floor Jan. 13 during opening ceremonies for our 2025 legislative session. The 105-day session is scheduled to...

OLYMPIA – The multi-billion-dollar shortfall that confronts Washington lawmakers this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says 7th District Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy. Short, who represents all or part of seven counties in the northeastern and north-central portion of the state, says Washington...

OLYMPIA – Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy has been re-elected as floor leader for the Senate Republican Caucus, a key leadership position in the Washington State Senate. As floor leader, Short is a “team captain” during floor sessions, a crucial parliamentary role for the Senate Republican Caucus. Short helps coordinate Senate...