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Debating Tax Repeal Initiative 645 from October 14, 2026

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The Impact - WGU Washington 15 Years Later from October 7, 2026

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WA Cares Rollout from September 30, 2026

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Prediction Markets from September 23, 2026

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DUI Blood Test Evidence Backlog from September 16, 2026

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State Auditor Special Investigations from September 6, 2026

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Traffic Safety Laws from June 24, 2026

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Clash of State and Local Law from June 17, 2026

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From Office Space to Housing from June 10, 2026

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The Impact - 2026 Hot Topics in State Government

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2026 Election Outlook from May 27, 2026

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2026 Wildfire Outlook from May 20, 2026

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Running Start from May 13, 2026

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The Return of Wolves from May 6, 2026

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Behind-the-Scenes with AG Nick Brown from April 29, 2026

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The Debate Over DNR's New Forest Conservation Policy from April 22, 2026

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Wildfire Funding from April 15, 2026

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Higher Education from April 8, 2026

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How Expensive is Washington from April 1, 2026

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Public Defense Funding from March 25, 2026

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Tech Scams from March 18, 2026

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The Big Stories of the 2026 Session from March 10, 2027

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Legislation to Ban Law Enforcement Face Coverings from March 4, 2026

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Legislative Update and Crypto Kiosks from February 25, 2026

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The Impact - Election Policy Debates and Voter Data Dispute from February 18, 2026

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House Finance Committee Leadership from February 11, 2026

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Tech Legislation from February 4, 2026

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Public Defender Caseloads from January 28, 2026

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The Impact — Bills Would Extend Collective Bargaining to Farm and Domestic Workers from January 21, 2026

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Big Fights Over Money and Policy in 2026 from January 14, 2026

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Comparing College Savings Plans from December 10, 2025

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The Impact -- From the Newsroom to the State Capitol: Jesse Jones in New Role from December 3, 2025

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AI, Data, and Transparency: Tech Officials Chart Government’s Next Moves from November 19, 2025

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Wolf Conflicts and Owl Removals from November 12, 2025

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Election Signals and a Social Media Ad Showdown from November 5, 2025

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Earthquakes from October 29, 2025

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A Call for Civil Discourse from October 22, 2025

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Water Rights Adjudication from October 15, 2025

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State Auditor's Office from October 8, 2025

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Washington State Ferries from October 1, 2025

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Electric Vehicles from September 24, 2025

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Special Education Funding from September 17, 2025

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Education Update from September 10, 2025

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Child Welfare from September 3, 2025

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Housing Shortage from June 25, 2025

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State Park Getaways from June 18, 2025

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Hospitals Fear Public Healthcare Spending Cuts from June 11, 2025

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Magma Discovery from June 4, 2025

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Holding Back the Sea from May 28, 2025

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Higher Education from May 21, 2025

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2025 Wildfire Season Outlook from May 14, 2025

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NextCycle Washington Program fom May 7, 2025

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Analysis from 2025 Session from April 30, 2025

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Food Inspections 101 from April 23, 2025

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Property Tax Debate from April 16, 2025

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Debating 2025 Tax Increases from April 9, 2025

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Breaking Down the Budget from April 2, 2025

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State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti from March 26, 2025

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Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy from March 19, 2025

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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs from March 12, 2025

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Blake Decision Update from March 5, 2025

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Road Usage Charge from February 26, 2025

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Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Content Limit from February 19, 2025

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Homeless Encampments from February 12, 2025

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Washaway Beach: A Line in the Sand

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Timber Debate from February 5, 2025

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Rental Legislation from January 29, 2025

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Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove from January 22, 2025

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K-12 Education from January 15,2025

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Labor and Minimum Wage from December 11, 2024

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Washington's Business Outlook from December 4, 2024

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Animal Fighting from November 20, 2024

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Looking Ahead to the 2025 Legislative Session from November 13, 2024

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2024 Election Results from November 6, 2024

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Ballot Initiatives from October 30, 2024

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I-2066 Natural Gas from October 23,2024

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I-2117 Cap & Trade Initiative from October 16, 2024

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I-2109 Capital Gains Tax Repeal Initiative from October 9, 2024

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2024 Commissioner of Public Lands Candidates from October 2, 2024

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I-2124 and the Long-term Care Program from September 25, 2024

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2024 Attorney General Candidates from September 18, 2024

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2024 OSPI Candidates from September 11, 2024

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The Impact - Cold Case Unit and the Conservation Corps

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Washington State Parks from June 26, 2024

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Water Dispute from June 19, 2024

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New Traffic Laws from June 12, 2024

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Charter Schools from June 5, 2024

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Election Year Panel Discussion from May 29, 2024

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Washington State Ferries from May 22, 2024

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Invasive Species from May 15, 2024

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Cost of Care from May 8, 2024

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Gray Wolves from May 1, 2024

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Job Market & Inflation Trends from April 24, 2024

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Toxic Chemicals from April 17,2024

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2024 Wildfire Season from April 10, 2024

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Overhauling Public Defense from April 3, 2024

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Financial Legislation from March 27, 2024

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2024 Revenue and Tax Legislation Review from March 20, 2024

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Election Year Preview from March 13, 2024

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Auditing Government from March 6, 2024