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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...

April 28, 2019

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.

Feb. 15, 2019

Rep. Matt Shea discusses religious freedoms, rights of conscience and the 2nd Amendment, as well as county sheriffs announcing they will not support or enforce I-1639, the gun initiative.

Feb. 6, 2019

Rep. Shea talks about how the Democrat’s greenhouse gas emissions plan and the Spotted Owl 2.0 will hurt rural Washington.

Feb. 16, 2018

'This is, first and foremost, about protecting the right to due process,' says Shea Under legislation passed by the state House of Representatives today, Washington could potentially join other states around the...

Feb. 13, 2018

Rep. Shea talks about the bipartisan Hirst solution as well as his bill dealing with civil asset forfeitures. He also has legislation concerning county auditors and election materials.

Feb. 9, 2018

Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, gives his reasoning for voting against the Democrat's proposed budget. Shea's reasoning includes a number of taxes that could impact all of Washington. Other budgets affecting...

April 11, 2017

Rep. Matt Shea discusses firearms legislation, industrial hemp and the Hirst decision.

April 4, 2017

Would you support the idea of creating a 51st state east of the Cascade Mountains?  Click here to take my online survey and let me know what you think. Why a...

March 31, 2017

Feb. 17, 2017