Dear neighbors, Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in Olympia: every committee is busy holding public hearings and votes on legislation. Most lawmakers serve on three or four committees, which…
OLYMPIA—Carbon dioxide gets a lot of attention as a greenhouse gas—but the gases commonly used for air conditioners, heat pumps, and supermarkets have two thousand to four thousand times more…
OLYMPIA—How can we tackle the housing crisis? Legislation by State Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) would help by making it easier to build middle housing options. “All our families and businesses…
OLYMPIA—Legislation by State Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) would change how we plan for growth, climate change, and natural disasters. “We can do a better job of planning, adapting, and building…
WHAT: A bipartisan and bicameral press conference to address closing Washington’s housing supply shortfall. In this working session, legislators in Olympia will discuss what they are doing to reduce barriers…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jan. 11, 2023 OLYMPIA—Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) and Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) have introduced legislation that aims to address climate change by updating Washington’s planning framework. “This…
OLYMPIA—What kind of neighborhood would you dream of living in, and how would you like to get to work, school, or the store? All of that, says Rep. Davina Duerr…
OLYMPIA—The new chair of the House Local Government Committee is architect and former city council member Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Safe sidewalks and streets, clean water when you turn the…
OLYMPIA – The House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Davina Duerr, D-Bothell, that would incorporate climate change mitigation into the Growth Management Act. House Bill 1099 would require local governments to plan…
We don’t yet know all the facts about the latest case, what we do know is that xenophobic violence against Asians and Asian Americans is not new. As we see cases on the rise during the pandemic, we must take action to keep everyone safe…
