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We follow interesting and important bills through the legislative process in the Washington State Capitol. From committees to opportunity for public comment, we keep you informed.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Power and Taxes

    S2-EP-06 Power and Taxes Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt are back in the Positive Intentions Media studio in Olympia, Washington performing double duty this week! The two discuss follow up from the previous episode The Dangers of AG Nick Brown’s Agency Request Bills. Fratt’s op-ed was published in The Center Square and the AG’s Office […]

    28 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Dangers of AG Nick Brown’s Agency Request Bills

    S2-EP-05 The Dangers of AG Nick Brown’s Agency Request Bills Oly Insider podcast is produced in Olympia Washington by Positive Intentions Media with hosts Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt. Concern: Single Pieces of Agency Request Legislation Combine to a Dangerous Executive Power Grab The Attorney General wants to assemble a secretive force of investigators, including […]

    32 min

  3. JAN 28

    2100 Ways To Tax You

    S2-EP-04 – 2100 Ways To Tax You Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt host the Oly Insider podcast from the Positive Intentions Media studio in Olympia, Washington covering the Washington State Legislature. The citizen volunteer dynamic duo continued discussion on SB-5608 to start the show, but the main analysis was directed at HB-2100 – Enacting an […]

    35 min

  4. JAN 20

    Protecting Illegal Labor

    S2-EP-3 Protecting Illegal Labor Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt discuss HB-2105 with special guest Rep McEntire (R) LD19. HB-2105 Concerning immigrant worker protections.

    24 min

  5. JAN 15

    The Magic Trick Of Legislation

    EP-02 The Magic Trick Of Legislation Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt covered HB-2123 and HB-2210 this week as they were heard in The House State Government & Tribal Relations. HB-2123 Concerning foreign national participation in Washington state elections. HB-2210 Protecting local representation by strengthening and securing fair elections in local governments.

    30 min

  6. JAN 4

    Preview of Wa Leg 2026

    EP-01 Season Two – Preview of Wa Leg 2026 Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt return to the Positive Intentions Media studio in Olympia, Washington to cover the 2026 Washington State Legislative Session. Representative Matt Marshall (R) from the 2nd Legislative District joined Oly Insider to answer a couple questions about what to expect from the […]

    25 min

  7. 04/25/2025

    Concurrence in Legislation

    EP-018 Concurrence in Legislation Can you hear The Doors music playing: “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end.” In Washington State for common sense citizens, this track fulfills the ominous tone intended as the State Legislature winds down to a furious finish of policy bills and budget proposals. Erica Engelhart and Jay […]

    19 min

  8. 04/16/2025

    Rules by Proxy

    EP-017 Rules by Proxy Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt share an important hidden aspect of the legislature not being covered by media or government watchdogs. The legislative body is governed by rules. Each session the body passes rules that establishes the framework for how the people’s business is to be conducted during the session. HR-4607 […]

    42 min

  9. 04/07/2025

    The End Of The Process

    EP-016 The End Of The Process Several of the bills covered since January by Oly Insider are nearing the end of their travels through the Legislature. Erica Engelheart and Jay Fratt are back in studio to cover two bills in the House Appropriations Committee and one bill that has breezed through the process awaiting Governor […]

    20 min

  10. 04/02/2025

    Residents Versus Citizens

    EP-015 Residents Versus Citizens UPDATES! Covering the legislature has become a blur from so much activity. Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt are back in studio to share the deets on bills tracked, philosophical understanding of Democrat legislators, and a dangerous piece of legislation flying under the click bait radar. Bill Tracking Updates! HB-1133 – Concerning […]

    47 min
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About

We follow interesting and important bills through the legislative process in the Washington State Capitol. From committees to opportunity for public comment, we keep you informed.

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  • Creator
    Erica Engelhart and Jay Fratt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Oly Insider - Tracking the Washington State Legislature
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    Oly Insider

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