Republican budget proposal – we don’t need to raise your taxes
Dear Friends and Neighbors We have reached the point in the legislative session where we are busy with floor action – passing bills out of the Senate Chamber and moving them along in the legislative process over to the House of Representatives. As floor leader, I spend many hours in...
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Sen. Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update (week 6)
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Bringing better broadband to rural communities
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The past two weeks have seen a flurry of activity in legislative committees as the policy committee deadline has passed. Bills that have not been voted out of committee by now, and are not needed to implement the budget, will not be further considered this legislation...
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Sen. Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update (week 5)
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Senator Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update (week 4)
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Update on businesses reopening and limiting the governor’s powers
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we continue to anticipate what the things will look like in the near future, I know many parents are eagerly waiting for a time when kids will be back in the classroom. At a news conference this week, Governor Inslee finally stated what we have...
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Sen. Shelly Short’s 2021 Legislative Video Update (week 3)
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Sen. Shelly Short’s 2021 legislative video update (week 2)
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Senate Bill 5114 follow up: Thank you!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week began with the legislature honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Both the House and Senate chambers offered floor resolutions remembers Dr. King’s legacy. I spoke in strong support of the resolution and that we are stronger when we work together. Click here to...
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