News

• May 2025 legislative update: What happened this session and why it matters back home | May 19, 2025

  Dear neighbors,  I’m happy to report we balanced the state budget and finished our work on time, something that few state legislatures do in the country.   This e-news is a… READ MORE

• Governor signs five Duerr bills into law  | May 13, 2025

  OLYMPIA—As the end of the legislative session draws closer, five bills introduced by Representative Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) are becoming law.  “I’m exceedingly happy all of these bills have passed,” Duerr… READ MORE

• In the News: Bill to regulate, fine Washington landfills could soon become law | May 6, 2025

  Great story by Northwest Public Broadcasting about my bill (House Bill 1154) to regulate the safety of landfills. It’s headed to the governor’s desk to get signed into law. Two… READ MORE

• Capital budget invests $7.5 billion toward building a better future  | April 29, 2025

  OLYMPIA—Housing, parks, education, colleges, and the environment are highlights of the new state construction budget.  “These aren’t just numbers on a page,” said Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell). “Every project represents… READ MORE

• Governor signs Duerr growth management bill into law  | April 8, 2025

  Photos courtesy of the House of Representatives / LSS. OLYMPIA—A new law by Rep. Davina Duerr (D-Bothell) helps protect Washington state from the worst kind of growth: suburban sprawl.  “This… READ MORE