March 09, 2013

03-08-13: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

March 8, 2013 CAPITOL REPORT WITH REP. SHELLY SHORT Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, describes her concerns with a proposed increase in the state gas tax. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State House Republican Communicationshouserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John L. O’Brien Building – P.O....
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February 28, 2013

Rep. Shelly Short’s bill to make DOE more accountable and transparent passes House

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 27, 2013 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Senior Information Officer – (360) 786-7698                      Rep. Shelly Short – (360) 786-7908                                            Rep. Shelly Short’s bill to make DOE more accountable and transparent passes House ‘We need to make sure accountability and transparency don’t get lost in the bureaucracy,’ says...
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February 26, 2013

Opinion editorial by Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short: Job creation is solution to turning around state’s economy

Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly short believe the Legislature must focus its efforts on measures that promote private-sector job creation in Washington state. The lawmakers explain a few of the House Republicans solutions to grow the economy.
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February 22, 2013

02-22-13: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Feb. 22, 2013 CAPITOL REPORT WITH REP. SHELLY SHORT Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about her concerns with the Family Leave Act. Also discusses workers’ compensation reform bills. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State House Republican Communicationshouserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John L. O’Brien...
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February 21, 2013

Rep. Shelly Short’s Update from Olympia (2/20/13)

Dear Friends and Neighbors, We are quickly approaching one of our first “cutoff” dates for the 2013 legislative session.  Cutoff dates are established to help move legislation through the process.  This Friday, Feb. 22 is the policy committee deadline.  House and Senate bills need to be voted out of House...
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February 15, 2013

Seventh District lawmakers say new ‘wolf meetings’ in NE Washington a direct result of public input

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2013 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Senior Information Officer – (360) 786-7698                  Rep. Shelly Short – (360) 786-7908                  Rep. Joel Kretz – (360) 786-7988                      Seventh District lawmakers say new ‘wolf meetings’ in NE Washington a direct result of public input When the Washington State Department of...
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February 15, 2013

02-15-13: Capitol Report with Rep. Shelly Short (audio)

Feb. 15, 2013 CAPITOL REPORT WITH REP. SHELLY SHORT Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, talks about her concerns of a bill that would hurt contractors and their employees in Washington state. MP3 File Find more audio content on our Web site. ###     Washington State House Republican Communicationshouserepublicans.wa.gov 451 John...
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February 08, 2013

Legislation allowing livestock owners to kill wolves receives public hearing

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2013 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Senior Information Officer – (360) 786-7698                  Rep. Shelly Short – (360) 786-7908                      Legislation allowing livestock owners to kill wolves receives public hearing     The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held a public hearing this week on a bill...
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February 08, 2013

Rep. Shelly Short’s Update from Olympia (2/8/13)

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I want to thank those of you who were able to join Rep. Joel Kretz, Sen. John Smith and me last week during our telephone town hall.  We had a great discussion with the folks back home.  It’s always good to hear familiar voices and stay...
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