The IMPACT
The IMPACT
TVW
Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.
Election Year Preview from March 13, 2024
Presidential primary takeaways, races to watch, and the political dynamics that will impact the big election this fall. Analysis from professional political consultants for democratic and republican campaigns. Guests: Sandeep Kaushik of Sound View Strategies and Justin Matheson of Axiom Strategies.
Mar 13, 2024
24 min
Auditing Government from March 6, 2024
State Auditor Pat McCarthy reflects on the first year of her agency's new role auditing police use of deadly force investigations.
Mar 6, 2024
24 min
Session Update from February 28, 2024
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.
Feb 29, 2024
24 min
Recycling Legislation from February 21, 2024
A look at legislation that would create a bottle deposit system in Washington with perspectives from both sides of the debate.
Feb 22, 2024
24 min
Roads, Ferries, and Speed Camera from February 14, 2024
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).
Feb 15, 2024
24 min
Consumer Protection & Business from February 7, 2024
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).
Feb 8, 2024
23 min
Year-Round Standard Time from January 31, 2024
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)
Feb 1, 2024
24 min
Law Enforcement Bills from January 24, 2024
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.
Jan 25, 2024
24 min
Business & Labor Legislative Agendas from January 17, 2024
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.
Jan 18, 2024
24 min
Legislative Session Outlook from January 10, 2024
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.
Jan 11, 2024
24 min
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