The IMPACT

With 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.

A 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

A 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)

From 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)

The 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).

The 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.

The 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).

Impact host Mike McClanahan sits down with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss his priorities on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.

2023 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.

A 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.