Legislative Review

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill to allow striking employees to collect unemployment benefits and Gov' Jay inslee's State of the State address. Plus the Republican Perspective with Senator Nikki Torres.

The legislature convenes for the 2024 Legislative Session. Several committees meet, including the House Housing comittee.

On this episode of Legislative Review Interim Edition: We take a look at the challenges involved in healthcare staffing here in Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Interim Edition.....we take a look at the newly implemented Climate Commitment Act and how this act is affecting farmers across Washington State.

On this episode of Legislative Review: Interim Edition.....we delve into the Senate Transportation Committee's recent work session on traffic fatalities and impaired driving.

Members of the Senate Labor and Commerce explored “Biometric Age Verification.” A possible tool that uses a scan to find an existing ID linked to any user who has previously opted to upload their information to a database, for example—a state issued id.

A 'pervasive' toxic compound found in tires is contributing to high mortality rates of certain salmon species in the urban Northwest--and university researchers and state legislators are finding ways to restrict the chemical from the source.

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence in 2023 and the increasing access to synthetic information, state lawmakers discuss its potential impact on Washington's workforce and education in a tech-run future.

The Select Committee on Pension Policy convenes for a work session to discuss short-term solutions to retain senior troopers of the Washington State Patrol.

The rapid proliferation of online legal help has both the legislative and judicial branches of government grappling with how to define and regulate the practice of law. The Senate Law and Justice Committee recently held a work session focused on the "unauthorized practice of law." We interview State Senators Manka Dhingra and Mike Padden, plus State Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez.

On this segment of Legislative Review Interim Edition.....Could bridging two countries and three major cities via an ultra high-speed rail system be a reality in the Pacific Northwest? The Joint Transportation Committee explores this question at a 2023 work session.

From voting and elections to education and transportation–in this final episode, we take a look at some of the high-impact bills from the 2023 legislative session that inspired controversial debates from both sides of the aisle.

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: We take a look at health care legislation approved during the 2023 legislative session.

On this episode of Legislative Year in Review: We take a look at environmental and climate legislation that was discussed during the 2023 Legislative Session.

A look at the gun-related bills passed in the recently-concluded 2023 legislative session, including the highly-contentious debate on "assault-style weapons," plus legislation concerning substance use.

Through a special session in the legislature, state lawmakers put an end to the years-long debate on how to penalize drug possession in Washington State, in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on State v. Blake.

A snapshot of the 2023 legislative session's public safety and policing bills that passed; and those that failed to reach the governor's desk; Featuring contentious debates on the reversal of the 2021 "police pursuit law"; Plus--other legislation concerning controlled substances.

On this episode of Legislative Year in Revew: What passed and what didn't pass in the world of housing this legislative session. Angela Nolasco walks you through the key housing bills.

On this episode of Legislative Year in Revew: The show features highlights from the operating, capital, and transportation budgets passed in the recently concluded 2023 Legislative Session.

In this episode of Legislative Year in Review, we look back on the legislature's failed attempt at reaching a consesus--two years after aiming to address the 2021 WA State Supreme Court's Blake decision to decriminalize drug possession in the state.

On this episode of Legislative Review: A new law abolished the death penalty and legislators approve the Capital Budget.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The House approves a bill to establish "23-hour" crisis relief centers in Washington, modeled on the type of front-line mental health treatment facilities found in Arizona. And bills regarding Columbia River Bridge tolling and internet for tribal areas.

On this episode of Legislative Review: An update on Legal Financial Obligations and a bill regarding cannabis in pre-employment. And finally a bill pertaining to special education funding.

On this episode of Legislative Review: The House concurs on the airport siting bill and the Senate approves HB 1240 (assault weapons).

On this episode of Legislative Review: A bill that would require clergy members to report child abuse or neglect. Also bills pertaining to selling of consumer's health data and wildifre safety.