Sen. Sheldon’s scorecard for the 2018 session Read Sen. Tim Sheldon’s scorecard for the 2018 legislative session — a year of important accomplishments and missed opportunities. Read More...

Sheldon survey shows jobs, economy are top concerns in the 35th District OLYMPIA – A new survey from state Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, indicates jobs and the economy are the top concerns for residents of the 35th Legislative District. More than a third of 35th District residents said “jobs and the economy” is the most important issue facing the Legislature. The 36.2 percent... Read More...

Capitol cleanup, key projects for 35th District funded by Legislature’s final budget deal Sen. Sheldon gets tough on grime   OLYMPIA – Final budgets approved as the Washington Legislature headed toward adjournment Thursday night include important projects for the 35th District and a good start on cleanup of the grimy state Capitol. State Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, sponsor of a bill (Senate Bill... Read More...

Breaking the mold at Washington Capitol — Sheldon bill targets dingy dome Bill urges cleanup of Legislative Building’s filthy sandstone OLYMPIA – Dark times have fallen on the Washington Capitol, says Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, and it’s going to take plenty of soap and water to make things white again. Visitors to the Capitol this year have been struck by the dome’s... Read More...

Senate bills give Belfair Bypass new name, boost local projects, Sheldon says OLYMPIA – The Belfair Bypass gets a new name – the “SR3 Freight Corridor” – under a transportation budget passed by the Senate last week. At the same time, Senate budget bills provide funding for the State Patrol Academy at Shelton and a new teen center at Belfair. The projects... Read More...

Senate approves sweeping bill to expand rural broadband access OLYMPIA – With lightning-fast Internet and 5G service just around the corner, the Washington Senate approved a sweeping bill Wednesday that paves the way for expansion of high-speed broadband services in rural and underserved areas of the state. Senate Bill 5935, sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, establishes high-speed broadband... Read More...

Senate passes Sheldon mini-boiler bill – boosts model railroaders, hobbyists OLYMPIA – A bill approved by the state Senate Wednesday night gives the high sign to model railroaders and other hobbyists across the state who use miniature steam boilers for power. Senate Bill 6240, approved 48-0, exempts hobbyists from state rules requiring annual boiler re-inspections. A single state inspection and... Read More...

Sheldon rural broadband bill approved by Senate committee OLYMPIA – A bill designed to expand access to broadband services in rural communities throughout the state was unanimously approved Thursday by the Senate Energy, Environment and Technology Committee. Senate Bill 5935, sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, creates a new state Office on Broadband Access, launches an advisory group,... Read More...

Legislature passes $4B capital budget — provides funds for Shelton sewers, ‘tiny house’ project OLYMPIA – Lawmakers Thursday passed a $4 billion public-works construction budget, providing funding for projects around the state including an innovative veterans’ housing project in Mason County and sewer improvements for the city of Shelton. The local projects are among hundreds funded by the 2017-19 capital budget. Approval had been... Read More...

New restrictions lead Sheldon to vote no on well-water bill OLYMPIA – The Legislature’s solution to a rural-Washington water crisis misses the mark, state Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, said Thursday. Though a measure passed by lawmakers Thursday allows well-drilling to resume in rural areas statewide, Sheldon said it imposes a patchwork quilt of new rules property owners will find difficult... Read More...