News

• Duerr bill to phase out harmful greenhouse gas passes House | March 6, 2025

  OLYMPIA – Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), the gas used to run refrigerators, air conditioners, and heat pumps is usually colorless and odorless, but can be deadly for the planet when released. That’s why… READ MORE

• In the news: Washington state bill could strengthen regulations, increase fines for ‘troublesome’ landfills | February 19, 2025

  Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my legislation on landfills. Here’s a quote from the piece: “ We have quite a few landfills that are out of compliance. There are… READ MORE

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  What’s happening in Olympia and how you can participate | February 18, 2025

  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… READ MORE

• Duerr bill cuts potent greenhouse gases   | February 7, 2025

  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… READ MORE

• A new legislative session means new challenges and new ideas | January 16, 2025

  Dear neighbors,  We’re in the first week of the 2025 session, and this e-newsletter is a way to (1) keep you informed and (2) ask you to share your thoughts… READ MORE