Families are struggling, employers are closing their doors, Washington's unemployment rate is 8.4 percent and the state's spending problem has created a deficit of $9 billion. Considering these critical factors, I...
Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short will host a town hall over the phone for their constituents Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. To participate, callers should call toll-free 1-877-229-8493...
Local officials and constituents welcome to visit Legislature, meet with representatives Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short hosted Stevens County Sheriff Craig Thayer (left) during his visit to Olympia March...
'Democrats' priorities out of line with folks living in the real world,' Kretz says Families are struggling, employers are closing their doors, Washington's unemployment rate is 8.4 percent and the...
'Priorities of Legislature confuse the public,' says Kretz Working late again March 10, Rep. Joel Kretz was astounded that instead of tackling the $8 billion budget deficit or addressing the needs...
State agency public meetings would be required to allow public testimony under Kretz's measure When a state agency advertised a public meeting in Colville last year to discuss wildlife issues,...
Residents encouraged to speak up on expensive, liberty-killing bill Citing the complex maze of new tax policies and schemes, driving restrictions and land use provisions that could be created...
Here we go again. Last year, Seattle-centric legislators decided it would be a good idea to tax families on the engine size of their cars. The measure, Senate Bill 6900, would...
Rep. Kretz hosts the couple, says they have dedicated their lives to serving others Representative Joel Kretz welcomed former Sen. Scott Barr and his wife Dollie to Olympia the week...
The two officials crossed the mountains to discuss local cost-saving measures Reps. Joel Kretz and Shelly Short welcomed two Pend Oreille officials to Olympia the week of Jan. 12. Laura...
