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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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.
Dec 7, 2022 • 25min
Minimum Wage Increase & New Protections for Uber/Lyft Drivers from December 7, 2022
2023 state minimum wage increase and new per-mile pay guarantee, plus other job protections for Uber and Lyft drivers. Featuring Bryan Templeton, Program Manager for Employee Standards at the WA Dept. of Labor & Industries.
Nov 28, 2022 • 26min
2023 Legislative Session Preview from November 30, 2022
A review of big state policy stories from 2022 and issues to watch in the 2023 Legislative Session. Featuring Laurel Demkovich with the Spokesman-Review and Jerry Cornfield with the Everett Herald.
Nov 16, 2022 • 26min
Giant Hornets from November 16, 2022
Is Washington winning the war against murder hornets? An update on the status of the invasive Northern Giant Hornet in the Pacific Northwest with Sven Spichiger, Managing Entomologist for the WA Dept of Agriculture.
Nov 9, 2022 • 25min
10 Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization in Washington from November 9, 2022
Looking back on the ten years since Washington voters approved I-502 to legalize and regulate the production, sale, and possession of marijuana. Featuring an extended one-on-one interview with Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair David Postman.
