Find out how the issues of the day – the state budget, health care, education, the environment, transportation, and more – impact citizens and communities throughout Washington. Host Jessica Gao interviews and profiles the policy experts who make the decisions in Olympia and the people who are impacted back home.
And watch the special two-part Impact documentary,
The Quest for Quality: The Debate Over Education Reform and Funding
The Impact airs:
Wednesdays at 7 & 10pm
Sundays at 5 & 9pm
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The Impact now also airs on KBTC Public Television, Fridays at 7pm, Sundays at 1:30pm, and Mondays at 1am. Check KBTC's website for channel location and further details.
The Impact is sponsored with generous support from Comcast.
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From candidates to initiatives, we debrief the Democratic State Convention. Rep. Sam Hunt, chair of the House Democratic Campaign Cmte., is in studio. Plus, inside alleged gang members' homes to learn about an initiative to curb gang violence.
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How would the state respond if an oil spill threatened Washington waters? We get an up close look at an emergency response drill along the Columbia River. Plus, how the state is supporting work aimed at saving lives in the developing world.
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Highlights from the Washington State Republican convention - WSRP Chairman Luke Esser joins us to talk about the issues and candidates. Plus, we have a debrief with schools Superintendent Randy Dorn on high school exam results.
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The cell phone driving ban has been in effect for two years, but enforcement is about to get tougher. A state trooper shares plans to catch cell-phone-dependent drivers. Plus, a new tool that could improve weather forecasting in Washington.
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What's candy and what's not? We sort out confusion over the state's new candy tax that took effect June 1. Plus, a pledge in junior high that can lead to a full college scholarship. How Washington students can take advantage of the program.
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Washington freeways go higher tech. We take a look at the new Smarter Highways system rolling out this summer to ease congestion around Seattle. Plus – should Mt. St. Helens be a national park? We talk with the National Park Service director.
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We go inside the only women's prison in eastern Washington just days before it closes. Inmates share their success stories from the prison's unique programs. Plus, Corrections Secretary Eldon Vail on prison restructuring.
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Lawmakers tour rail projects funded by federal stimulus money. Do the benefits of high-speed rail improvements justify the $590 million price tag in Washington? Plus, the state’s top economist on his latest economic & revenue projections.
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The governor signs the budget into law. We take a look at the impact on higher education and social services. Plus, census takers are going door to door in Washington. We talk with the regional census director about what you should expect.
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A possible tax showdown: Bill Gates, Sr. vs. Tim Eyman. We talk to both activists about their positions on raising and lowering taxes. Plus, school improvement grants are finalized. We take a closer look at the new accountability system.
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