Shelly Short

OLYMPIA – Three bills from state Sen. Shelly Short simplifying state land-use laws have been approved by the Washington State Senate. The measures make state rules more flexible, allowing larger stores and restaurants in rural areas, making it easier to build rural fire stations, and reducing obstacles for small cities...

The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Feb. 12, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here. I was proud to stand with the Senate Republican Caucus last week as we sounded the warning about SB 5770. At a time when the state has an affordable housing...

The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Feb. 1, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here.   Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is the year the people are fighting back! The people of Washington are sending a stern message to Olympia with six initiatives that...

In this video update, Sen. Shelly Short discusses the latest initiatives to be certified for consideration by the 2024 Legislature, a reflection of public frustration with Olympia. Of six presented to the Legislature, three have survived signature checks by state elections officials. These measures are Initiative 2117, repealing the cap-and-trade...

In her first video update from Olympia of the 2024 legislative session, Sen. Shelly Short puts the 7th District on alert about a proposal that would allow annual growth in property taxes to triple. Also, an initiative restoring the ability of police to chase fleeing suspects qualifies for consideration by...

The following e-newsletter was sent to Sen. Shelly Short’s subscribers Jan 12, 2024. To subscribe to Sen. Short’s e-newsletters, click here.   Dear Friends and Neighbors, Wouldn’t you just know it? Our 2024 legislative session is just a few days old, and already our friends from Seattle are pushing a...

I joined with my 7th District seatmates, Joel Kretz and Jaquelin Maycumber, in this report about the biggest stories from Olympia in 2023. In case you missed it in the mail, you can read it here.  

Other new laws sponsored by 7th District senator promote bone-marrow donations, clarify liability at hydroelectric dams   OLYMPIA — Two bills sponsored by Sen. Shelly Short reducing the burden of state land-use planning requirements on small cities have been signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. That makes a total...

Note: This op-ed appeared in the Cheney Free Press and other central Washington newspapers the week of April 24. By Sen. Shelly Short A miracle of sorts took place under the Capitol Dome on April 23. The Washington Legislature adjourned its 2023 legislative session without raising taxes. I want to...