awborg's Podcast

In this episode of the Olympia Business Review host AWB President Don Brunell and WASHACE Coordinator Richard Davis discuss the projected budget shortfall for the state of Washington. They also discuss the ramifications of this shortfall on Washingtons economy, infrastructure, and government operations.

Issues covered: budget, deficit, education funding, performance audit, collective bargaining agreement, taxes

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Host AWB President Don Brunell and WASHACE Coordinator Richard Davis discuss the importance of the M&E exemption to Washington's manufacturing sector.

Issues covered: M&E exemption, manufacturing

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In episode ten of the Olympia Business Review host Jocelyn McCabe and Gary Chandler discuss the 2008 election what could be coming in 2009 for both the Washington state Legislature and the US Congress. They also discuss AWB efforts going forward towards the 2009 Washington state legislative session.

Issues covered: 2008 election, 2009 Washington legislative session, AWB top issues, Issues facing the congress in 2009

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Grant Nelson joins host Dan Brunell to discuss a presentation done on October 31, 2008 discussing pending climate change legislation in Washington state. Also he discusses the Western Climate Initiative and what it will mean to business in Washington state.

Issues covered: Climate Change, Western Climate Initiative

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In episode eight of the Olympia Business Review, AWB Vice President's Jocelyn McCabe and Gary Chandler join host Dan Brunell to preview AWB's 2008 Policy Summit at Semiahmoo. They discuss the speakers and the debates which will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2008.

Issues covered: Speakers at Policy Summit, 2008 election, Lands Commissioner, Attorney General, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Gubernatorial Debate

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In episode seven of the Olympia Business Review, Richard Davis and Gary Chandler join host Dan Brunell to discuss the aftermath of the 2008 session and AWB efforts as the 2008 election draws near.

Issues covered:  The economy, budget, taxes, property taxes, family leave, health care, captive audience, climate change, 2008 elections, endorsement process.

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AWB President Don Brunell and AWB Vice President Gary Chandler sit down with U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-Washington state.) They discuss several of the hot topics including education, climate change, and water.

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Dan Brunell is joined by AWB Vice President's Richard Davis and Gary Chandler join us to discuss the issues important to the business community as we enter the closing stages of this 2008 Legislative session.

Issues covered: Revenue forecast, budget, tax incentives, paid family leave, health care, climate change

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Governor Chris Gregoire was the keynote speaker at AWB's Legislative Day luncheon. This is the audio is her speech.

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Richard Davis sits down with Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt and House Minority Leader Representative Richard DeBolt to discuss their caucuses priorities for the 2008 Legislative session. 

Issues covered: budget, transportation, fiscal forecast, family leave, health care, education 

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In Episode Five, host Dan Brunell is joined by Chris Robinson, Joseph Diehl, and Amber Carter to discuss the proposed bill that would even the playing field for property valuation in Washington state.

Issues covered: property, valuation

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In episode four, Dan Brunell is joined by Abbie Birmingham, Pat Schnieder, and George Kresovich to discuss the latest vesting legislation. Also Dan is joined by AWB General Counsel Kris Tefft discuss some of the latest court cases, how it will effect your business, and take a look at the 2008 AWB Judicial Scorecard.

Issues covered: vesting, permitting, land use, legal affairs, Brinks decision, supreme court decisions, Judicial scorecard

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Host Dan Brunell is joined by AWB Vice Presidents Richard Davis and Gary Chandler to examine emerging issue that will define the 2008 legislature.

Issues covered: number of bills, initiatives, impeachment, building contractors, vesting, health care, association health plans, WASL, transportation

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In this episode, AWB Vice President Richard Davis sits down with Governor Gregoire Chief of Staff Cindy Zehner, Office of Financial Management Director Victor Moore, and Legislative Director for Governor Gregoire Marty Brown. They discuss the state financial situation, some of the hot issues, and what to expect this year in Olympia.

Issues covered: budget, public safety, transportation, fiscal forecast, family leave

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In this episode, host Dan Brunell speaks to AWB's Donna Steward. They discuss several pieces of on-going legislation concerning health care. Plus they briefly discuss the WASL and what changes to it we might see this year.

Issues discussed: health care, health insurance, education, WASL

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In this episode, Dan Brunell sits down with AWB Vice President of Governmental Affairs Gary Chandler and AWB Vice President of Communication Richard Davis to discuss some of the issues facing business in the 2008 legislative session.

Issues covered: Budget, Property Taxes, Family Leave, Climate Change, Transportation, Health Care, and worker privacy act.

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AWB Vice President of Operations Dick Walter sits down with Washington state State Adjutant General and Director of the Emergency Management Division Major General Timothy Lowenberg . They discuss the recent floods in southwestern Washington and how businesses are coping with this disaster. Also, General Lowenberg discusses how business can plan for future disasters.

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