Shelly Short

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The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently decided to increase cougar harvest (for a period of three years) in GMU areas where there is an overlap of wolf populations. I am COMPLETELY SUPPORTIVE of their decision. For years, so many of you have advocated for a comprehensive approach to managing predators.

Legislation to help rural areas more efficiently and effectively deliver certain mental health and chemical dependency services to patients was signed into law recently by Gov. Jay Inslee. House Bill 1727, sponsored by Reps. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax and Shelly Short, R-Addy, will allow nursing assistants to work for certain licensed...

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy and sponsor of the legislation, said it was important to make sure counties are not isolated when adopting building code rules.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about her legislation going to the governor. She also reflects back on the 2015 session as it comes to an end File Find more audio content on our Web site. # # #   Washington State House Republican Communications www.houserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John L. O’Brien Building...

We're nearing the homestretch of the 2015 legislative session. Both the House and Senate have passed their respective budget proposals (more on that below) and negotiations are ongoing.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about differences between the House and Senate operating budget proposals and how the Senate proposal would not raise taxes. Find more audio content on our Web site. # # #   Washington State House Republican Communications www.houserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John L. O’Brien Building – P.O. Box...

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about the House Democrats’ operating budget proposal and transparency in the public hearing process. Find more audio content on our Web site. # # #   Washington State House Republican Communications www.houserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John L. O’Brien Building – P.O. Box 40600 – Olympia, WA 98504-0600...

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about the anticipated release of the House Democrat’s operating budget proposal and the need for the Legislature to avoid tax increases and make the state live within its means.