The County Connection | The End of Session for Public Health Policy – Episode 009.2
Join us as we chat with Jaime Bodden, Managing Director at the Washington Association of Local Public Health Officials, about how public health policy fared during this year's Legislative Session.Recorded: April 23, 2025----------County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX
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The County Connection | 🚢 Ports, Power, and Progress⚡ – Episode 009.1
Join us as we sit down to chat with Eric Ffitch, Executive Director at Washington Public Ports Association, to discuss the issues of power, planning, taxing, and others facing Washington's public ports.Recorded: April 22, 2025----------County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX
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The County Connection | ♻️ Recycling in Washington is About to Change 🗑️ – Episode 008.2
Join us as we sit down to chat with Travis Dutton, Policy Coordinator for the Washington State Association of Counties, to discuss the breaking news – the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) bill that just passed – and what that means for recycling in our state.Recorded: April 15, 2025----------County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX
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The County Connection | A Different Approach to Public Defense and Safety – Episode 008.1
Join us as we sit down with Thurston County Commissioner Tye Menser, as he sits down to discuss Thurston County's relatively new approach to public safety and defense with their Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. How it was formed, and how it's working to save the county money and help reduce recidivism. Recorded: April 10, 2025----------County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX
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The County Connection | The Foundations of Affordable Housing – Episode 007.4
Join us as we chat with Kelsey Hulse, Contract Lobbyist at the Washington State Association of Counties, about if affordable housing bills are being built with a solid foundation.Recorded: April 9, 2025----------County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.----------Learn more at wsac.orgRegister on The HubFollow us:LinkedInFacebookInstagramX
County Connection is the official podcast of the Washington State Association of Counties—where we dive into the legislative issues shaping the future of our communities. From budgets to public safety, infrastructure to elections, we’ll break down what’s happening in Olympia and how it impacts counties across the Evergreen State. Stay informed, stay engaged, and join us as we amplify the voice of Washington’s 39 counties.
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