The IMPACT

A look at the debate over legislation to lift the 1 percent property tax cap and allow annual adjustments for population and inflation. Guests include Todd Myers, Vice President for Research at the Washington Policy Center and Paul Jewell, Government Relations Director for the Washington State Association of Counties.

Panelists weigh in on the implications of the state's budget deficit and proposed tax increases for individuals and businesses in Washington. The panelists include Rachel Smith, President & CEO, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and Molly Gallagher, Policy Lead, Statewide Poverty Action Network.

A detailed budget breakdown highlighting various 2025 spending plans and the proposed tax increases within them.

State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti weighs in on state reserves and federal policies that impact Washington finances.

Highlights from state probes into the huge number of uninspected eggs for sale, overlapping agency employment, and multi-state Medicaid enrollment. Guest. State Auditor Pat McCarthy

A look at signature verification challenges and election related legislation in 2025. Features Q&A with Secretary of State Steve Hobbs.

An update on the massive effort to address invalidated convictions stemming from the 2021 Blake decision that overturned Washington's drug possession law. Guests: Chris Stanley, Administrative Office of the Courts and Brittany North, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

An in-depth look at the proposed road usage charge to tax drivers by the mile, pitched as an eventual fuel tax replacement. Interviews with bill sponsor and Democratic House Transportation Committee Chair, Rep. Jake Fey and Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Curtis King.

Mark McKechnie of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Anthony Anton of the Washington Hospitality Association weigh in on a bill to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drunk driving to .05% in Washington.

A discussion of HB 1380, a proposed state law that would hold cities and counties to a new standard when enforcing anti-encampment ordinances. Featuring interviews with bill sponsor, Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) and bill opponent Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen (R-Puyallup).