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…
Tag: Rep. Davina Duerr
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…
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…
Local government issues, workforce shortage, and our town hall meeting
Dear neighbors, We passed a key milestone here in the Legislature—the deadline for policy bills to pass committees in the House and Senate. This week, I’d like to tell you…
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…
Planning for a better future in Washington state
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…
Duerr elected Chair of Local Government Committee
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…
We can save money and create jobs while saving the planet
Dear neighbors, Climate change is already harming all four corners of Washington state. The damage means higher costs for taxpayers, homeowners, and businesses. extreme weather, including huge storms and snow…