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The IMPACT

The IMPACT

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 Hosted by Mike McClanahan, The Impact is TVW’s weekly news show, covering decisions at the State Capitol and how they impact you.Copyright TVW Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Comparing College Savings Plans from December 10, 2025

    Comparing College Savings Plans from December 10, 2025
    Dec 9 2025
    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 mins
  • 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
    Dec 3 2025
    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 mins
  • 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
    Nov 19 2025
    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 mins
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