Dear neighbors, It’s the third week of session, scheduled for nine weeks. We made history in the first week by passing 12 bills from the floor of the House of…
Category: Davina Duerr
A new year, a new session—and new possibilities
Dear neighbors, How can we work together to make Washington a better place for all our families? To me, that’s the real point of the 2024 legislative session. The writers…
Listening to each other and working together for solutions
Dear neighbors, Our high-tech economy doesn’t just mean jobs in places like the 1st District, where I live—it means jobs throughout our state, including rural areas like Wenatchee, home to…
Education is vital for our kids and our economy–and I want to know what you think!
Dear neighbors, Education isn’t just our paramount duty in the Washington state constitution. I know it’s vital to our economy, since high-paying jobs depend on highly educated workers. And I…
Tax rebates for clean energy and new funding to fight pollution and climate change
Dear neighbors, New state and federal funding is on the way for clean energy and sustainable transportation. Here is a quick look at what’s happening and what it means for…
Dealing with dangerous heat, fire, and smoke this summer
Dear neighbors, All of our families and businesses are affected by the summer heat–and wildfire season. I want to share a free resource for helping you deal with the heat…
What to know about the end of pandemic-era Medicaid coverage
Dear neighbors, During the pandemic, the Health Care Authority extended coverage for all Apple Health clients. Due to federal action, that extension is ending. Here are the facts and your…
Listening to each other and working together
Dear neighbors, How can we work together to make this a better place to work, live, and raise a family? I’m happy to say in the House and Senate, we…
Good news for the 1st District
Dear neighbors, What’s in the proposed state budgets–and how will those investments help families, schools, and local businesses here in the 1st District? Both the House and Senate have released…
Legislative update on housing, public safety, and other major issues
Dear neighbors, How can we work together to make this a better place to live and raise a family? I’m happy to report that so far, we’re making major progress…