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Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. The Olympia Business Review takes you where business and politics meet square on in Olympia.

In episode ten of the Olympia Business Review host Jocelyn McCabe (AWB's vice president of communications) and Gary Chandler (AWB's vice president of governmental affairs) 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

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Olympia.

In episode nine of the Olympia Business Review, Grant Nelson joins us to discuss a presentation done on October 31, 2008 discussing pending climate change legislation and action in our 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

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Washington state. The world of Olympia is our oyster.

In episode eight of the Olympia Business Review, Jocelyn McCabe and Gary Chandler join us 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

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Washington state. The world of Olympia is our oyster.

In episode seven of the Olympia Business Review, Richard Davis and Gary Chandler join us 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.

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Washington state. The world of Olympia is our oyster.

In Episode Six of the Olympia Business Review, 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

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

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

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The Association of Washington Business is proud to present our special Lobby Lunch Series. During the 2008 Legislative session, our host Richard Davis will sit down with various legislators and public officials in Olympia and how their decision will impact Washingtonâs business climate.

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

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

For information, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Washington state. The world of Olympia is our oyster.

In Episode Five of the Olympia Business Review Chris Robinson, Joseph Diehl, and Amber Carter join us to discuss the proposed bill that would even the playing field for property valuation in Washington state.

Issues covered: property, valuation

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

In Episode Four of the Olympia Business Review we discuss the pending vesting bill with Abbie Birmingham, Pat Schnieder, and George Kresovich. These three testified on this bill on Monday (January 28, 2008) and will explain what is vesting and why business should take notice. Also we will be looking some court cases with AWB General Counsel Kris Tefft and how these cases could affect you business.

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

The Association of Washington Business is proud to present our special Lobby Lunch Series. During the 2008 Legislative session, our host Richard Davis will sit down with various legislators and public officials in Olympia and how their decision will impact Washingtonâs business climate.

In this episode, Richard sits down with Cindy Zehner (Governorâs Chief of Staff), Victor Moore (ahead of the Office of Financial Management), and Marty Brown (Legislative Director for the Governor.) They discuss the stateâ 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, 

For information, check out our website at www.awb.org.

Olympia Business Review is a podcast of the Association of Washington Business. Your host, Dan Brunell, takes you where business and politics meet square on in Washington state. The world of Olympia is our oyster.

It might be only the second week of session but health care bills are flying everywhere. We are joined today by Donna Steward, governmental affairs director for the Association of Washington Business. We discuss several pieces of on-going legislation concerning health care. Plus we briefly discuss the WASL and what changes to it we might see this year.

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

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.

In this first episode, Dan sits down with Gary Chandler (AWB Vice President of Governmental Affairs) and Richard Davis (AWB Vice President of Communication) 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 the so-called "worker privacy act."

Dick Walter (vice president of operations for the Association of Washington Business) sits down with Major General Timothy Lowenberg (adjutant general and Director of the Emergency Management Division for Washington state.) 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.

For more information about this, check out our website at www.awb.org.