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Improvements to I-90 in the eastern Spokane Valley and other public works construction for the 4th Legislative District were among many projects OK'd by lawmakers as they passed capital and transportation...

Rep. Matt Shea explains why Gov. Jay Inslee's “clean energy” plan is flawed, how it would increase rates and hurt working families.

Majority Democrats in the state House of Representatives passed a so-called “Clean Energy Bill” Thursday that is another part of Governor Jay Inslee's climate-change agenda. Legislative Republicans warned what the bill...

Rep. Matt Shea offers budget amendments to eliminate state-funded abortions, provide funding for sexual assault prevention and response as well as breast and cervical cancer screening, address FGM, and provide funding...

Rep. Matt Shea discusses the new revenue forecast, and how House Democrats want to raise taxes despite record tax collections already. He also talks about his legislation to protect innocent life...

The state House of Representatives has approved a measure that would authorize the state Department of Ecology to implement a California-style low carbon fuel standard. House Republicans voted no, saying it...

Rep. Matt Shea talks about the Legislature's recent “snow day,” his ORV bill, his work in the House Environment Committee, proper forest management and wildfire prevention.

Rep. Matt Shea reveals how SB 5326 will devastate hair stylists who rent booths and other small business entrepreneurs. He says the fight isn't over yet as some in Olympia may...

Rep. Shea talks about Gov. Jay Inslee's State of the State speech and how there are differences between what Inslee wants and Shea's constituents want.  He also discusses questionable orca funding...

The 2019 legislative session has begun. I'm in Olympia fighting for common-sense solutions and working to protect our liberties. It is an honor to be entrusted by you to be your...