The IMPACT

Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee leaders weigh in on Washington's new program to limit carbon emissions and auction greenhouse gas emissions permits. Guests include Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center (Chair) and Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton (Ranking Member).

How colleges are responding to declining enrollment and the implications for the workforce of the future. Starting college before finishing high school, a deep dive into dual credit programs. Featuring Heather Hudson, Director of Policy & Planning for the Washington Student Achievement Council; Jamie Traugott, Director of Dual Credit & Strategic Enrollment Initiatives for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges; and Julie Garver, Director of Policy and Academic Affairs, for the Washington State Council of Presidents.

This podcast delves into Washington's historical development of nuclear weapons and provides updates on the ongoing cleanup operations at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. It explores challenges in dealing with radioactive materials, ensuring worker safety, plans for the vitrification plant, and the redrawing of voting district lines in Yakima Valley.

A look at the implications of a school construction funding lawsuit, an update on trends in K-12 schools, and new options for students pursuing college credit in high school. Guest: Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal.

As trial delays stack up, will a shortage of public defenders lead to cases being dismissed? Q & A with Larry Jefferson, Director of the Office of Public Defense and Russel Brown, Exec. Director of the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys.

A preview of the recently authorized pilot program to explore the potential of the psychedelic drug psilocybin to treat PTSD and problem drinking. Guest: Dr. Darron Smith, Co-Director of the Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Washington.

Inside the state's plan to vacate 50 years worth of invalidated drug convictions & refund fees & fines connected to the Blake decision. Chris Stanley, CFO for the Administrative Office of the Courts overseeing the Blake Refund Bureau and Grace O'Connor, Blake Defense Program Managing Attorney, Office of Public Defense

Analysis of new highway safety legislation, including a bill that will authorize automated speed cameras in highway work zones. Guest: Mike Gribner, Assistant Secretary and Principal Engineer for the Washington State Department of Transportation and Charles Prestrud, Transportation Center Director for the Washington Policy Center.

The ACLU attorney who wrote Initiative 502 and a former law enforcement officer and legislator debate the impact of the "Blake fix" replacement drug possession statute and the tumultuous recent history of drug law in Washington.Guests: Alison Holcomb, Political Director for ACLU of Washington and Steve Strachan, Executive Director of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

A review of new legislation intended to bolster the dental workforce and increase access to care. Guests: Bracken Killpack, Executive Director of the Washington State Dental Association and Marcy Bowers, Executive Director of the Statewide Poverty Action Network.