An overview of the "bare-bones" transportation budget that passed, the carbon bills linked to a bigger package, and the potential for a special session. Guests include House Transportation Committee…
A press panel recap of the 2021 session - expanded programs, controversial tax, greener gasoline, new rules for police and more. Panel includes Jerry Cornfield, The Everett Herald and Sara Gentzler,…
Democrat and Republican legislators debate the impact of the capital gains tax and environmental legislation from 2021. Guests include Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), Sen. Lynda Wilson (R-Vancouver),…
The state auditor and the head of ESD weigh in on the audits into large scale unemployment fraud and delays for legitimate claims. Guests include Acting Commissioner Cami Feek, Employment Security…
Cost? Availability? The situation facing parents seeking child care now; Budgeting for disaster- a paradigm shift in how we pay to fight forest fires. Guests include Deeann Burtch Puffert, CEO of…
A defense attorney and a former prosecutor debate the impact of the state drug law ruling. Guests include Larry Jefferson, President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and…
A bipartisan panel of House budget leaders debate the proposed 2021-23 Operating Budget. Guests include Rep. Timm Ormsby (D -Spokane), Chair, House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Drew Stokesbary…
Debating direct sales of electric vehicles, Q & A with an EV manufacturer and a dealership owner; lawmakers discuss zero-emission vehicle policies. Guests include Matthew Phillips, Car Pros Automotive…
Invasive Species Spotlight: Zebra Mussels, Murder Hornets, Toxic Sap. Sunshine Week 2021 - impact of cameras in State Capitol & WA Supreme Court. Guests include Justin Bush, Executive Coordinator,…
The debate over capital gains tax intensifies after Senate passage; lawmakers discuss banning certain police tactics & overturned drug law. Guests include Misha Werschkul, Washington State Budget and…