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  • Tech Legislation from February 4, 2026

    Tech Legislation from February 4, 2026
    2026/02/05
    From surveillance pricing to property tax breaks. Leaders of the House Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee weigh in on a slate of bills dealing with artificial intelligence, consumer protection, and Washington’s tech economy.
    Guests: Committee Chair, Democratic Rep. Cindy Ryu and Ranking Republican Member, Rep. Stephanie Barnard.
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    26 分
  • Public Defender Caseloads from January 28, 2026

    Public Defender Caseloads from January 28, 2026
    2026/01/28
    New limits on public defender caseloads are rolling out, but Washington is facing a chronic defender shortage. How will the lower caseloads impact recruitment and local government finances? What happens if there aren’t enough lawyers? Snohomish County Office of Public Defense Director Jason Schwarz and Washington State Office of Public Defense Deputy Director Katrin Johnson break down the stakes, the staffing crunch, and what comes next.
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    25 分
  • The Impact — Bills Would Extend Collective Bargaining to Farm and Domestic Workers from January 21, 2026

    The Impact — Bills Would Extend Collective Bargaining to Farm and Domestic Workers from January 21, 2026
    2026/01/22
    The Impact -- from expanded collective bargaining to the costs of business regulation, we examine the labor and business flashpoints driving the 2026 session.Hear from April Sims, President of the Washington State Labor Council, and Morgan Irwin, Vice President of Government Affairs at the Association of Washington Business.
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    25 分
  • Big Fights Over Money and Policy in 2026 from January 14, 2026

    Big Fights Over Money and Policy in 2026 from January 14, 2026
    2026/01/15
    An inside look at the high-stakes policy and revenue battles set to dominate Olympia as the 2026 Legislative Session begins. This episode features key takeaways from interviews with Governor Bob Ferguson and top Democratic and Republican leaders in both chambers.
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    25 分
  • Comparing College Savings Plans from December 10, 2025

    Comparing College Savings Plans from December 10, 2025
    2025/12/09
    The Impact breaks down the two major 529 options for college savings in Washington: the GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) plan and WA529 Invest, a market-based savings portfolio. Luke Minor, Senior Director of Postsecondary Affordability for the Washington Student Achievement Council, offers practical guidance for families who aren’t sure where to begin.
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    25 分
  • The Impact -- From the Newsroom to the State Capitol: Jesse Jones in New Role from December 3, 2025

    The Impact -- From the Newsroom to the State Capitol: Jesse Jones in New Role from December 3, 2025
    2025/12/03
    From chasing stories to leading change, The Impact interviews former investigative reporter Jesse Jones about his new role as director of Your Washington, the state government improvement unit.
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    25 分
  • AI, Data, and Transparency: Tech Officials Chart Government’s Next Moves from November 19, 2025

    AI, Data, and Transparency: Tech Officials Chart Government’s Next Moves from November 19, 2025
    2025/11/19
    This is a special edition of The Impact taped on-location at the Washington Digital Government Summit in Tacoma, organized by GovTech magazine. The episode features a panel discussion with state, city, and county-level technology leaders answering questions about the use of artificial intelligence in government decision making, workforce displacement, and oversight. The panel also explored the privacy implications of smart infrastructure— such as vehicle-tracking sensors— and efforts to promote digital equity in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
    Panelists:
    • Jake Hammock, Seattle Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
    • Bill Kehoe, WaTech Director and Washington State Chief Information Officer (CIO)
    • Stephen Heard, interim Chief Information Officer for King County Information Technology
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    25 分
  • Wolf Conflicts and Owl Removals from November 12, 2025

    Wolf Conflicts and Owl Removals from November 12, 2025
    2025/11/13
    From wolf conflicts to owl culls — inside Washington’s toughest wildlife decisions. Guest: Julia Smith, WDFW's endangered species recovery manager
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    25 分