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…
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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…
Capitol Ideas podcast on housing–please take a listen!
Washington needs between 150,000 and 250,000 additional housing units of all kinds to fully solve its housing crisis over the next several years. It was a pleasure being on the…
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…
Making progress on climate change and the housing crisis
Dear neighbors, Things are moving fast right now in the House of Representatives, and I appreciate everyone who’s reached out to share their thoughts and stories with me. Those stories…
Here’s what happened in Olympia this session
Dear neighbors, The legislative session ended March 10. In only 60 days, your state legislature passed over 300 bills, including the state operating budget, construction budget, and a new transportation…
Legislative update from the 405 Warrior Princess: transportation, the environment, and our future
Dear neighbors, Where we live and work, and how we get between those two places—that affects not just our daily life, but our pocketbooks, neighborhoods, and planet. I’m focused on…
Shaping the future to match our dreams
Dear neighbors, Last month, I asked you how you wanted to live and work, and many of you answered a four-question survey to share your thoughts and dreams. This week, I’d…
How do you want to live and work?
It’s time to rethink things and ask ourselves if there’s a better way. Because we’re being crushed by rising pressures on multiple fronts: The skyrocketing costs of housing and homelessness. …