January 14, 2016

01-12-16 RADIO REPORT: Rep. Shelly Short says ideological environmentalism will be costly to the consumer (audio)

Republican Shelly Short predicted early last year that the governor would find a way to bring what she calls his ideological environmentalism back to the Legislature. It has arrived, courtesy of executive order, via the DOE. Short says there is writing on the wall that the DOE can't see.
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January 14, 2016

01-13-16 – Capitol Report with Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, represents one of the largest districts, landwise, in the state.  And it is an area that has been hard hit by wildfires.  Short speaks of the resilience of the people who live in the region, and her determination to ensure the area is made safe from future...
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November 24, 2015

A quick note from Rep. Shelly Short

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As your representative in the Washington State Legislature, I send occasional email updates designed to keep you informed about the issues being debated in Olympia that may impact our community and Washington state. If you received this message in error or do not want to receive...
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July 22, 2015

Cougar/Wolf Action Alert: from Rep. Shelly Short (7/22/15)

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.
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May 07, 2015

Bill to help rural areas deliver mental health services signed into law

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...
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April 25, 2015

Governor Jay Inslee signs Rep. Short’s bill to help keep local construction costs affordable

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.
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April 20, 2015

04-20-2015: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short

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...
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April 14, 2015

Rep. Shelly Short’s Update from Olympia (4/13/15)

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.
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April 13, 2015

04-13-2015: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short

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...
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