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For the April 19, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Washington Research Council President Richard Davis and AWB Vice President of Government Affairs Gary Chandler.

The only certainty in these final days of the legislative session is that we are heading for a Special Session. Gary Chandler and Richard Davis give us their insight into what the endgame is and what impact it will have on the state's business community. Topics discussed include the Columbia River Crossing, budget negotiations between the House, Senate, and Gov. Inslee's office, the rise of the mircobrewries as a political force, proposed taxes, and when the Legislature might adjourn.

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For the April 12, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Washington Research Council President Richard Davis and AWB Vice President of Government Affairs Gary Chandler.

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For the April 5, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Washington Research Council President Richard Davis and AWB Vice President of Government Affairs Gary Chandler.

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For the March 22, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by AWB President Don Brunell, Washington Research Council President Richard Davis; and AWB Vice President of Government Affairs Gary Chandler.

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For the Mar. 15, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Brandon Houskeeper, AWB government affairs director for environmental, land use, and energy issues; Amber Carter, AWB government affairs director for tax & fiscal policy and state budget issues; and Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of government affairs.

Wednesday was a significant day for the Legislature as it was the last day to introduce new pieces of legislation. We review what made it and what didn't. Brandon Houskeeper reviews various pieces of environmental legislation that survived the cut off including ones that address ocean acidification and greenhouse gases emissions. Amber Carter then joins us to review which tax & fiscal bills survived including legislation to streamline Washington's business permiting process.

Finally, Gary Chandler joins us to look ahead of what other legislation to watch out for and how the budget process is progressing. 

Questions? Contact Jocelyn McCabe, AWB's vice president of communications at 360.943.1600.

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For the Mar. 8, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Matt Canedy, AWB government affairs director for education and health care policy; Richard Davis, president of the Washington Research Council; and Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of government affairs.

Matt Canedy led off with updates on health care and education legislation. In the health care arena, the focus is on an effort to protect Association Health Plans. Canedy also provided an overview of a package of education reform bills the Senate approved Wednesday and Thursday.

Richard Davis offered a preview of the state revenue forecast set for March 20 in light of preliminary numbers announced this week.

Finally, Gary Chandler gave an update on transportation.This week saw the release of polling indicating a lack of support for any one transportation funding source. Chandler addressed the numbers and new transportation proposals unveiled Thursday by the House GOP. He also touched on efforts to prevent the Seattle sick leave ordinance from spreading throughout the state.

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For the Mar. 1, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Don Brunell, president of AWB; Richard Davis, president of the Washington Research Council; Amber Carter, AWB government affairs director; and Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of Government Affairs.

Yesterday (Feb. 28, 2013), the Washington State Supreme Court released a ruling which nullified Initiative 1053 - the two-thirds tax measure that voters approved by nearly 64 percent in 2010. Don Brunell, Richard Davis, and Amber Carter break down the impact of the Supreme Court ruling and what the next step is for supporters of the two-thirds tax measure.

Amber Carter also reviews several pieces of legislation in the tax and fiscal arena. Finally, Gary Chandler joins us to review the lobby lunch and several other pieces of legislation that could affect the business community.

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For the Feb. 22, 2013 Friday Phone Briefing, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Brandon Houskeeper and Mike Ennis, AWB government affairs directors.

Houskeeper gives us an update on various environmental bills including changes to the Model Toxics Control Act and legislation concerning brownfield lands. Houskeeper also gives an update on Gov. Inslee's Greenhouse Gas legislation.

Ennis reviews a busy week in transportation. Rep. Judy Clibborn, D - Mercer Island, released her long-awaited transportation funding plan. Ennis breaks down the revenue sources for the package and the concerns that AWB has with the package.

Questions? Contact Jocelyn McCabe, AWB's vice president of communications at 360.943.1600.

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For the Friday Phone Briefing of Feb. 8, 2013, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Matt Canedy, AWB government affairs director, and Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of government affairs.

Canedy discusses emerging health care and education issues. With the implementation of the Affordiable Care Act, the future of the state's successful Associated Health Plans is in doubt. Canedy discusses what is going on and what you can do to help save these important health care options.

Canedy also discusses the issue of education. With the McCleary decision and a new governor as a backdrop, the Legislature is moving forward with various education reforms and funding options. Canedy gives us a temperature check of what is going on in education and what has a chance of passing this year.

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For the Friday Phone Briefing of Feb. 8, 2013, Jocelyn McCabe, AWB vice president of communications, is joined by Kris Tefft, general counsel and government affairs director for AWB, and Gary Chandler, AWB vice president of government affairs.

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