Inside Olympia
Governor Jay Inslee rolls out his proposed state budget — his budget director, David Schumacher, shares the details. Plus, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler and his 2015 legislative agenda. Related Videos…
2014 Washington STEM Summit
2014 Washington STEM Summit: 2015 Legislative Sneak Preview – STEM in Olympia, presentation on “Taking Up the Common Core Math Challenge.” Related Videos Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board June…
Washington State Transportation Commission
Agenda: Review 2014 draft annual report, WA State Ferries (op strategies, 2015 fare setting), SR 520 Project report, 2014 Vows Fall initial survey results, 2014 FROG Summer Policy/Recreational Survey results,…
The Impact
House & Senate leaders talk about the priorities for the 2015 legislative session, including ways the two sides will come together to solve the education funding crisis. Guests include Sen….
Washington State Economic & Revenue Forecast Council
Agenda: Approval of 9/18/14 minutes, 2015 Proposed Meeting Schedule, Budget Outlook criteria for assuming transfers or revenue redirections in the ensuing biennium, presentation – economic outlook/revenue collection experience. Related Videos…
The Impact
A wrap-up of the Fall Senate Committee Hearings and the key issues facing the 2015 Legislature. Plus, how I-1351 could impact K-12 education funding. Related Videos Washington State Liquor and…
Adult Behavioral Health System Task Force
Agenda: Staff review of draft preliminary report options, progress update from DSHS/HCA (panel), stakeholder work group end-of-year reports/future plans, public comment, Task Force member discussion – prelim report & 2015…
Senate Ways & Means Committee
Work Session: 2015 Session Preview – operating/capital budgets, overview and fiscal impact of collective bargaining agreements, current mental health litigation. Related Videos Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board June 25,…
Inside Olympia
An interview with WSU President Elson Floyd on college funding and tuition. Plus, Senators Barbara Bailey and Jeanne Kohl-Welles preview higher ed funding and policy in the upcoming 2015 Legislature….
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Agenda: Minutes approval, adoption of 2015 meeting dates, update on budget environment, GASB update, annuity purchase, early retirement factors (retire-rehire), PSERS proposal, DRS Corrections (retire-rehire). Related Videos Washington State Liquor…
College Bound Scholarship Program Work Group
Agenda: Update on College Bound Scholarship data, update on College Bound Scholarship estimated costs for 2015-2017, public testimony, discussion of final recommendations and next steps. Related Videos Washington State Liquor…
The Impact
Wrap-up of the 2014 Election results and how it will shape the 2015 legislative session. Plus, the latest tensions over Washington’s wolf recovery effort. Related Videos Washington State Liquor and…