November 21, 2014

Representative Dan Kristiansen re-elected Leader of the Washington State House Republicans

Kristiansen was unanimously chosen for his leadership post during the group’s reorganizational meeting.
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April 11, 2014

Rep. Shelly Short’s end of session update

Dear Friends and Neighbors, For the first time since 2009, the state Legislature adjourned on time (March 13) with no plans for a special session. This is a win for taxpayers around the state as special sessions cost money that is better suited for K-12 education, higher education and public...
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March 14, 2014

Governor signs Short legislation requiring that certain state agencies ‘show their work’ when taking significant actions

Under legislation signed today by Gov. Jay Inslee, the Washington state departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife are now required to make public the sources of scientific information relied upon in support of significant actions.
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March 11, 2014

Op-Ed by Rep. Shelly Short and Sen. Sharon Brown: ‘Double paying’ for clean energy only hurts Washington consumers

here in Washington state, energy consumers continually see their rates increase as they are forced to pay twice for energy efficiency upgrades as a direct result of the Energy Investment A
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March 03, 2014

03-03-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses a proposal to use lottery-backed bonds for school construction. She expresses disappointment that her hydro bill did not move out of the House. Finally, Rep. Short talks about the proposed House and Senate supplemental budgets.
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February 24, 2014

02-24-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses her peer review science bills, and her views on the governors decision to suspend the death penalty.
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February 09, 2014

02-09-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the gun initiatives, her disappointment that her contractor bill (House Bill 2113) did not advance, and her concern about a war from Olympia on businesses and employers.
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February 04, 2014

02-03-14: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the governors tax increase proposal and a paid sick leave bill in the House.
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January 31, 2014

7th District telephone town hall reminder! | Monday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Just wanted to remind you of our 7th District telephone town next week. Please join Sen. Brian Dansel and Reps. Joel Kretz and I on Monday, Feb. 3, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss state and community issues.
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