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.
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Mar 4, 2021 • 26min
Drug Possession Law Changes and Vaccine Strategy Update from March 3, 2021
Former AG on upshot of ruling that eliminated drug possession law, UW Medicine expert weighs in on vaccine strategy and COVID variant risk. Guests include Rob McKenna, former Washington Attorney General, and Keith Jerome, MD PhD, Head of Virology Division, UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology.
Feb 25, 2021 • 26min
2021 Session Policy Cutoff Update from February 17, 2021
Judgement Day for policy bills. Press panel update on what's moving or stalled in Olympia and an overview of the session so far. Guests: Laurel Demkovich, The Spokesman-Review, Joseph O' Sullivan, The Seattle Times.
Feb 24, 2021 • 26min
Personal Data Privacy from February 24, 2021
State lawmakers debate legislation to create personal data privacy rights with respect to companies that collect customer data. Guests include Sen. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, and Rep. Shelley Kloba, D-Kirkland
Feb 11, 2021 • 26min
Capital Gains and Wealth Tax; from February 10, 2021
House Finance Committee leaders debate proposed capital gains and wealth tax bills and other tax related topics. Guests: Rep. Noel Frame (D-Seattle), House Finance Committee Chair, Rep. Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama), House Finance Committee Ranking Member.
Feb 4, 2021 • 26min
Emergency Management Issues; from February 3, 2021
Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz on her crusade for dedicated wildfire funding in Washington. Three county test of earthquake early warning system planned around anniversary of 2001 Nisqually quake. Guests: Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Maximilian Dixon, Geologic Hazards Supervisor, Washington State Emergency Management Division.
Jan 27, 2021 • 26min
Transportation Issues; from January 27, 2021
House Transportation Committee leaders debate gas tax increase, funding challenges, and proposed projects. Guests: Rep. Jake Fey, D-Tacoma and Rep. Andrew Barkis, R-Olympia.
Jan 27, 2021 • 26min
Eviction & Foreclosure Moratorium Concerns; from January 20, 2021
Key lawmakers debate possible solutions to eviction and foreclosure concerns, landlord-tenant challenges, and skyrocketing home prices. Guests include: Senate Housing and Local Government Committee Chair, Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), and Ranking Member, Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn).
Jan 27, 2021 • 26min
2021 Legislative Leadership; from January 13, 2021
Legislative leaders on top priorities, session restrictions, COVID response, business aid, housing, taxes and more. Guests include House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Republican Leader John Braun (R-Centralia).
