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Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.... more
FAQs about The IMPACT:How many episodes does The IMPACT have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.
March 01, 2023Airport Siting from March 1, 2023With a final recommendation due in June 2023, a new bill would hit reset on the controversial effort to choose a site for a new major airport. Guests: Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake and Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines....more26minPlay
February 23, 2023Washington Future Fund from February, 22, 2023A look at legislation to set aside $4000 for each child born into poverty in the state to assist with big investments later in life. Q & A with Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti about the Washington Future Fund proposal...more26minPlay
February 16, 2023Improving Conditions for Salmon from February 15, 2023A look at legislation aimed at improving conditions for salmon through riparian buffer zone recovery grants. Guests: Rep. Mike Chapman (D-Port Angeles) and Rep. Joel Kretz (R-Wauconda)...more26minPlay
February 08, 2023Potential Drug Possession Laws from February 8, 2023From tougher penalties to total paradigm shift, an overview of bills competing to replace Washington's soon to expire drug possession law. Guests: Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett) and Rep. Dan Griffey (R-Allyn)...more26minPlay
February 02, 2023Vehicle Pursuit Regulations from February 1, 2023The Impact - a panel of lawmakers discuss the impact of vehicle pursuit regulations put in place for law enforcement in 2021 and various bills to amend them or establish new policies. Guests: Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland) and Rep. Eric Robertson (R-Sumner)....more26minPlay
January 26, 2023Growth Management Act from January 25, 2023The Impact - a look at legislation that would add climate related considerations to local planning under the Growth Management Act. Interviews: Rep. Davina Duerr, D-Bothell, and Rep. Keith Goehner, R-Dryden....more25minPlay
January 19, 2023Housing Legislation from January 18, 2023The Impact - Q & A with the sponsors of a bill to allow duplex, triplex, and quadplex construction on residential lots in areas with single-family zoning. Rep. Jessica Bateman (D-Olympia) and Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia)....more26minPlay
January 11, 2023A Conversation with Governor Jay Inslee from January 11, 2023Impact host Mike McClanahan sits down with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss his priorities on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session....more26minPlay
December 07, 2022Minimum Wage Increase & New Protections for Uber/Lyft Drivers from December 7, 20222023 state minimum wage increase and new per-mile pay guarantee, plus other job protections for Uber and Lyft drivers. Featuring Bryan Templeton, Program Manager for Employee Standards at the WA Dept. of Labor & Industries....more26minPlay
November 28, 20222023 Legislative Session Preview from November 30, 2022A review of big state policy stories from 2022 and issues to watch in the 2023 Legislative Session. Featuring Laurel Demkovich with the Spokesman-Review and Jerry Cornfield with the Everett Herald....more26minPlay
FAQs about The IMPACT:How many episodes does The IMPACT have?The podcast currently has 195 episodes available.