Local government nerd Riley Sweeney provides an inside look at the legislative action in Olympia with a focus on the represetnatives of Whatcom County
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In our last episode of the spring season, we sit down with energy policy nerd and majority whip Rep. Alex Ramel from the 40th legislative district to talk about geothermal power, rent stabilization and who is the most punctual legislator in Olympia. Stream it here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240325-ep-13 or tune in next Tuesday at 5:30PM on KMRE 88.3 FM
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
It is time for our LAST episode of The Capitol Beat until September. We are taking a hiatus with the conclusion of the legislative session - and we are going out with a bang!
We have Representative Alex Ramel with us talking about geothermal energy, rent stabilization and who is the MOST punctual legislator in the Democratic caucus. Stream it here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240325-ep-13 or tune in next Tuesday 5:30 PM to KMRE 88.3 FM!
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
With the session wrapped up, we caught up with Rep. Joe Timmons and talked about his legislative successes, supporting local projects and which state legislator is the funniest coworker. Listen to the whole thing here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240318-ep-12 or tune in 5:30PM TODAY on KMRE 88.3 FM!
With the session wrapped up, we caught up with Rep. Joe Timmons and talked about his legislative successes, supporting local projects and which state legislator is the funniest coworker. Listen to the whole thing here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240318-ep-12 or tune in 5:30PM next Tuesday on KMRE 88.3 FM!
With the session wrapped up, we caught up with Rep. Joe Timmons and talked about his legislative successes, supporting local projects and which state legislator is the funniest coworker. Listen to the whole thing here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240318-ep-12 or tune in 5:30PM next Tuesday on KMRE 88.3 FM!
With the legislative session wrapped up, we take a look at the history of the initiative process and how six citizen initiatives impacted the legislative cycle this year. Stream the episode here: https://archive.org/details/cb-03112024-ep-11 or tune in at 5:30PM today to KMRE 88.3 FM
Late night drama dominates the last week of legislative action in Olympia. A filibuster of amendments and Lt. Gov. Denny Heck wades into the fray. Learn more with this week's episode of the The Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM.
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
With the session almost over, the updates to the Capital and Transportation budgets have been released and they have plenty of projects from Whatcom County funded. I run through the highlights here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240227-ep-9 or stream them tomorrow at 5:30PM on KMRE 88.3 FM
So wait, what's all this fuss about a rent stabilization bill? Get the inside scoop with this week's The Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM! Stream it here (https://archive.org/details/cb-20240220-ep-8) or tune in Tuesday at 5:30PM to KMRE 88.3 FM
What happened to the rent stabilization bill in Olympia? What innovative ideas for housing are being proposed by the 40th and 42nd representatives? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of The Capitol Beat - airing this Tuesday at 5:30PM on KMRE 88.3 FM or streaming on demand right here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240205-ep-006
Free school meals, lowering the threshold for school bonds, and the fight with Moms for Liberty over books in the classroom, this episode of The Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM is all about education bills! Get the inside scoop next Tuesday at 5:30PM or stream the episode right now by clicking here: https://archive.org/details/add-a-heading-4_202401
Tune in tonight at 5:30PM to KMRE 88.3 FM to hear the latest from Olympia about Rep. Ramel's affordable housing bill, the importance of constituent meetings, and which bill has lizard enthusiasts the most concerned. You can also stream the episode RIGHT NOW by clicking the link here:
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
For the week of Jan. 23rd, I cover an affordable housing bill from Rep. Alex Ramel that would use the oft-misunderstood R**T funds, dive into the importance of constituent meetings, and explore why the Ferndale Bond campaign of 2019 inspired some legislative changes to what you can and cannot put in the Voter's pamphlet. Tune in next Tuesday at 5:30PM to KMRE 88.3 FM or stream it right now here: https://archive.org/details/cb-20240123-ep-004
Just finishing up next week’s episode which includes a visit to the Capitol in person! My favorite part? Getting to see the Billy Frank Junior statue on display in the lieutenant governors office. 
Today's the day! Tune in at 5:30PM tonight to KMRE 88.3 FM for the Capitol Beat!
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
What does unemployment for striking workers, a bill banning traveling animal performances and Sharon Shewmake on a train all have in common? They are all featured in our third episode of the The Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM!
Join us as we take a close look at the legislative priorities of the Washington State Labor Council and much more. Tune in next Tuesday at 5:30PM or stream it right now:
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
Our second episode, airing next Tuesday (Jan. 8th) where we take a close look at the power of legislative committees in Olympia - what they do and why they matter. I also introduce a new segment called "The Most Interesting Bills of the Week" where we talk about the Tenino Razor clam and the right to euthenize diseased elks. Check it out:
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
Our first episode, for the week of Dec. 20th gives a brief overview of bills and priorities for the elected representatives from the 40th and 42nd district.
Hosted by Whatcom politics nerd and Olympia transplant Riley Sweeney, the Capitol Beat on KMRE 88.3 FM provides an inside look at all the excitement of the...
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