New law will spur broadband deployment in rural areas, Sheldon says OLYMPIA – A bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee will spur deployment of high-speed Internet service in rural areas, said Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch. Senate Bill 5511 launches a $21 million program to promote rural broadband development, and creates a Statewide Broadband Office under the governor’s office... Read More...

Session ends with big new taxes — and a few bright spots The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Tim Sheldon’s subscribers May 7, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Sheldon’s newsletters, click here. At the Capitol. Session ends with big new taxes — and a few bright spots State’s urban-versus-rural split on full display We’ve just finished our 2019 legislative session, and... Read More...

35th District projects receive funding in new state capital budget On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature passed a new, two-year capital budget. The $4.9 billion budget will fund various construction projects throughout the state. Thirty-fifth District legislators Sen. Tim Sheldon, Rep. Drew MacEwen, and Rep. Dan Griffey worked to secure $81.4 million in local project funding. Some of the investments... Read More...

Sonics legend Jack Sikma honored by Senate on induction to Hall of Fame Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, and Jack Sikma. To see Senate resolution, click here. OLYMPIA – Jack Sikma, one of the standouts on the legendary Seattle SuperSonics team that captured the 1979 NBA title, was honored by the Washington Senate Thursday on his upcoming induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall... Read More...

What is the 35th District thinking? The following newsletter was sent to Sen. Tim Sheldon’s subscribers April 16, 2019. To subscribe to Sen. Sheldon’s newsletters, click here. Survey shows strong opposition to tax hikes, green agenda Participation in this year’s 35th District survey is four times higher than typical Every year we survey the residents of... Read More...

Looking at those survey results Our 35th District survey got a thoughful shout-out out this week on the John Carlson Show on KVI-AM. Carlson’s take on the survey results makes for interesting listening. You can hear it by clicking the audio below. Read More...

Sheldon survey shows strong public opposition to tax hikes, green agenda Participation in this year’s 35th District survey is four times higher than typical OLYMPIA – A survey of 35th District voters by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, demonstrates strong public opposition to the tax increases and sweeping green agenda being pushed at the statehouse this year. Not only did voters in... Read More...

Senate passes Sheldon bill extending tax break for low-income housing in Mason County OLYMPIA – A measure extending a tax break for low-income housing in Mason County passed the Senate last week, clearing the way for construction in the Belfair area. Senate Bill 5739, sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, would extend until 2027 a property-tax exemption for low-income housing in Mason County.... Read More...

‘Net metering’ bill forces low-income Washingtonians to subsidize solar panels for the wealthy, senators say OLYMPIA – A ‘net metering’ bill passed by the Senate Monday forces low-income Washington residents to subsidize rooftop solar panels for the well-to-do, senators complained. Senate Bill 5223 requires utilities to dramatically expand their purchases of power from customers with rooftop solar panels, to at least 4 percent of their... Read More...

Sen. Tim Sheldon named to Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame   OLYMPIA – State Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, has been named to the Hunters Heritage Council Hall of Fame for his advocacy for hunters’ rights statewide. The organization’s top honor is presented to elected and non-elected officials who go “above and beyond” in championing the rights of hunters. Sheldon is... Read More...