Senator Tim Sheldon

Sheldon touts new biomass energy plans for local utilities Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, praised the recent announcement of an agreement between Energy Northwest, a consortium of public utilities in Washington, and ADAGE, a joint venture between AREVA and Duke Energy, to develop new biomass power plants in Washington. “Together, these entities will be using resources from the forest products... Read More...

Sheldon’s good-government bills pass Senate, go to House The Senate today passed bills sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Shelton, would simplify administrative processes for investor-owned utilities and public utility districts. “As a society we need government, but we don’t need any more government than is necessary,” Sheldon said. “Both of these bills simplify the administration of utilities.” Senate... Read More...

Sheldon liquor legislation would create jobs A new bill introduced by Sen. Tim Sheldon, D-Potlatch, would allow the privatization of the 161 state-run liquor stores, creating hundreds of private-sector jobs in this time of economic uncertainty. “Privatizing liquor just makes sense in today’s economic times,” Sheldon said. “People are used to shopping in other states and... Read More...