Shelly Short

As public testimony is taken in the House Environment Committee on the governor's proposed carbon tax, Rep. Shelly Short said middle income jobs could be hurt the worst, and Washington is already among the cleanest states in the nation.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses investigations into the Carlton Complex Fire and legislation to keep local housing costs down.

Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, discusses the state budget, taxes and spending, adding that there is no budget deficit and tax increases are unnecessary. She also talks about her wolf legislation.

In an unprecedented move, at least as far back as any "old timers" in the Washington State Legislature can remember, the 7th Legislative District saw its clout increased as both members of the House of Representatives were recently elected to senior leadership positions within their caucus.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2014 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Deputy Communications Director – (253) 973-0505 (mobile) Rep. Shelly Short says low and middle income families hit the worst with governor’s new energy tax scheme Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and ranking Republican on the House Environment Committee, took issue with Gov....

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

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...

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.

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