April 22, 2011

Kretz, Short say failure to address state budget on time is ‘inexcusable’

Failure of majority Democrats to reach agreement on state budget leads lawmakers into special legislative session After 103 days and the year-long knowledge of a looming fiscal crisis this session, the governor along with majority Democrats in the House and Senate failed to pass a budget. Now their disagreements on...
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April 15, 2011

AUDIO: Legislative Update with Rep. Shelly Short

Rep. Shelly Short discusses Senate Bill 5356 (extending the cougar management program), and Senate Bill 5457, which would allow the King County Council to raise license tab fees with a simple majority vote. Time: 5:38 Listen now: MP3 File   # # #
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April 08, 2011

AUDIO: Legislative Update with Rep. Shelly Short – House budget proposals

Rep. Shelly Short discusses House budget proposals on Legislative Update. Time: 5:23 Listen now: MP3 File # # #
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March 18, 2011

Rep. Short sponsors student page

Republic High School sophomore Dan Slagle traveled to Olympia March 14-18 to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives.  He was sponsored by his 7th District Rep. Shelly Short. Slagle, the son of Patty and Rob Slagle of Republic, stayed with a host family in Olympia...
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March 16, 2011

Rep. Short’s bill to help pharmacies passes House unanimously

‘The subjective nature of the audits makes it difficult and extremely costly for pharmacies to prove their actions or intents with any real certainty,’ says Short   Legislation to make pharmaceutical audits more fair and equitable for pharmacies unanimously passed the state House of Representatives recently. Engrossed Substitute House Bill...
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March 10, 2011

AUDIO: Rep. Shelly Short – Legislative Update

Rep. Shelly Short discusses her concerns about Senate Bill 5065, an animal cruelty measure, which possibly could include livestock. Time: 6:00 Listen Now: MP3 File # # #
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March 04, 2011

Short e-newsletter: March 4, 2011

  SPECIAL ALERT YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED!   Dear friends and neighbors, I need your help.  I’ve just been made aware of proposed legislation that could have drastic consequences for animal owners in Eastern Washington.  Unfortunately, this is another example of urban legislation having unintended consequences for our more rural...
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February 22, 2011

Proposal to prematurely close Centralia power plant not based on economic or environmental reality

Special to The Olympian (published 2/19/11)   The Olympian’s recent editorial regarding the future of TransAlta’s coal-fired electrical plant in Centralia demands a level-headed response free from the clouded rhetoric of extreme environmentalism and political correctness. First of all, let’s all agree clean air and water are a necessity for...
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February 17, 2011

Rep. Short’s legislation urging Congress to adopt an ‘Honor and Remember Flag’ for fallen soldiers passes House

  Legislation requesting Congress adopt an “Honor and Remember Flag” for fallen United States Armed Forces members passed the Washington State House of Representatives unanimously this week. Rep. Shelly Short, R-Addy, sponsored the measure at the behest of several constituents from her 7th Legislative District. “This is something I was...
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