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.
Episodes
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Mar 15, 2023 • 26min
Sunshine Week from March 15, 2023
Sunshine Week discussion focusing on different ways Washington's Public Records Act creates windows into the inner workings of state and local government. Guest: Paul Queary, editor and publisher of The Washington Observer (former AP editor/reporter and former political consultant).
Mar 9, 2023 • 26min
WA's First Carbon Credit Auction from March 8, 2023
A look at the outcome of Washington's first carbon credit auction in February. What it raised, how it works, and what it means to you. Q & A with Washington State Dept. of Ecology Director Laura Watson.
Mar 1, 2023 • 26min
Airport Siting from March 1, 2023
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.
Feb 23, 2023 • 26min
Washington Future Fund from February, 22, 2023
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
Feb 16, 2023 • 26min
Improving Conditions for Salmon from February 15, 2023
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)
Feb 8, 2023 • 25min
Potential Drug Possession Laws from February 8, 2023
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)
Feb 2, 2023 • 25min
Vehicle Pursuit Regulations from February 1, 2023
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).
Jan 26, 2023 • 25min
Growth Management Act from January 25, 2023
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.
Jan 19, 2023 • 26min
Housing Legislation from January 18, 2023
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).
Jan 11, 2023 • 26min
A Conversation with Governor Jay Inslee from January 11, 2023
Impact host Mike McClanahan sits down with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss his priorities on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.
