The IMPACT

State Auditor Pat McCarthy reflects on the first year of her agency's new role auditing police use of deadly force investigations.

Bills that passed, bills that died, and bills still in the mix. A late session recap with analysis from a panel of state government reporters. Guests: Laurel Demkovich of the Washington State Standard and Ellen Dennis of The Spokesman-Review.

A look at legislation that would create a bottle deposit system in Washington with perspectives from both sides of the debate.

House transportation leaders weigh in on 2024 budget priorities, speed cameras, and more. Guests: House Transportation Committee Chair, Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) and Ranking Member, Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia).

From purchase terms and conditions to workplace safety and professional licensing, we take a look at the work of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee. Guests: Committee Chair Amy Walen (D-Kirkland) and Ranking Republican Member Eric Robertson (R-Sumner).

The debate over legislation that would leave Washington on Pacific Standard Time year-round. Guests: Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) and Sen. Mike Padden (R-Spokane Valley)

From police tactics to sentencing guidelines, an overview of justice system related bills up for debate in the 2024 Legislative Session followed by a panel discussion featuring Enoka Herat with the ACLU of Washington and Steve Strachan with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

From unemployment benefits for striking workers to repealing the Long-Term Care Act, labor and business groups have conflicting agendas for the 2024 Legislative Session. We've got an overview of the workplace bills to watch this year. Guests include Association of Washington Business President Kris Johnson and Washington State Labor Council President April Sims.

An overview of issues likely to surface during the 2024 Legislative Session. Featuring analysis with Paul Queary, founder of the independent political newsletter, The Washington Observer.

State authorities have reportedly cleared the long-running backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits. A look at the implications for survivors and suspects. Guest: Chris Loftis, Washington State Patrol.