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"Washington to Washington" explores the decisions that are made at the state and national governments and how they affect us.
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11 AUG 2026 · The issue of states' rights has been a longtime cause of Republicans. But many Democrats are now speaking out against what they call federal overreach over policies they say are under the authority of the states. We’ll explore what is an enduring tension in the history of the country - the rights of the states versus the power of the federal government on Washington to Washington.
28 APR 2026 · The impact of AI Chatbots on young people is raising alarms. Lawmakers in Washington state and across the country debated countless chatbot bills to regulate its use. But in Washington D.C., President Trump looks to limit state regulations in support of AI innovation.Â
20 DEC 2025 · From the ports to farms to high-tech manufacturing and the grocery aisles, federal tariff policy has wide-ranging implications. What is the impact of Trump’s tariffs and the outlook for the future both here in Washington and nationwide?Â
13 AUG 2025 · Washington state needs to build one million more homes by 2045 to meet current housing needs and population growth. Nationwide, about seven million more homes are needed. In this second episode in our series on the housing crisis, we explore what it might take to reach those goals and increase housing supply.
5 JUN 2025 · Washington state is fifth in the nation for most unaffordable housing and costs continue to skyrocket. On the next Washington to Washington, we explore the challenges in buying or renting a home and the solutions being proposed in both Washington state and Washington, D.C.Â
18 FEB 2025 · As Washington state gears up to be carbon free by 2045, where should future clean energy projects land? A look at the debate over potential wind farms in the eastern part of the state as well as off the Washington coast. Also, more about how tribal nations are becoming energy independent and a visit to the federal government's new grid storage launchpad - aimed at figuring out how to capture wind and sun for future use.
6 DEC 2024 · Washington state needs to move to all renewable energy by 2045. How will the state meet that goal? In part one of our two-part clean energy series, we'll take a look at our current energy picture and the ongoing debate in both Washingtons over hydropower and the Snake River dams.Â
30 MAY 2024 · The death toll from the synthetic opioid fentanyl continues to climb with 112,000 deaths nationwide in 2023. As the crisis builds, the debate over how to address it plays out in Washington state and in the nation’s capital. We explore how lawmakers, federal agents, and those working in treatment are responding and how one family has turned their loss into action.Â
8 MAY 2023 · The era of long prison sentences for drug possession in our state is over. What is next? We explore how drug policy is shifting in Washington state and nationwide.
14 DEC 2022 · WARNING: This presentation contains subject matter regarding suicide and other material that may be difficult for some viewers. Listener discretion is advised.
The number of young people with mental health challenges has grown dramatically since the beginning of the pandemic. What's the impact on the nation's school children? We'll explore how schools, the state and federal government and the private sector are providing help for students in crisis.
"Washington to Washington" explores the decisions that are made at the state and national governments and how they affect us.
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| Organization | TVW |
| Categories | Education , Government , Politics |
| Website | www.tvw.org |
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