Shelly Short

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...

  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...

  Dear friends and neighbors, Here is a quick update on some of the issues we’re dealing with right now in Olympia.  As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  And please join me and Rep. Joel Kretz for our 7th District telephone town...

7th District lawmakers encourage residents to participate, share views Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short will host a one-hour town hall over the phone with their constituents Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m.  To participate, residents should call toll-free 1-877-229-8493 and then enter pin number 15429. The legislators will again...

By Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short It’s no secret Washington is in a financial hole. The current budget is still $600 million in deficit and the projected spending gap for the 2011-13 budget is nearing $5 billion. We believe it is past-time to take bold actions that put our...

  Dear friends and neighbors, Here is a quick budget update on floor action that happened this week.  I’ll continue to send these snapshots in an effort to keep you informed about the process, contents and outcomes of the various budget proposals and ideas being considered in the Legislature.  I...

Rep. Shelly Short discusses concerns with the supplemental budget proposal. Time: 7:30 Listen now: MP3 File # # #

Dear friends and neighbors, We are two weeks into the 2011 session and things are moving fast and frantic.  I have once again been chosen by my colleagues to serve as the ranking Republican on the House Environment Committee.  I’m also the assistant ranking Republican on the Technology, Energy and...

Barr-Tech goes to Olympia A local company located in Sprague, Washington testified before the state House Technology, Energy and Communications Committee during a work session this week on its efforts to turn common yard waste, food waste and other bio-solids into compost, fertilizer and green energy. Barr-Tech, LLC, which was...