Rep. Chris Corry visits with KVI’s Ari Hoffman to discuss Democrat efforts to pass a state income tax, affordability, public safety, and protecting the initiative process

January 29, 2026

On a live broadcast from the Washington State Capitol, Rep. Chris Corry joins the Ari Hoffman show on KVI Radio to discuss the Legislature’s latest tax and policy agenda. The conversation focuses heavily on the so-called “millionaires tax,” which Corry argues is ultimately an income tax that will expand beyond its initial targets and hit working families over time. He points to recent examples where lawmakers promised minimal impacts – including gas price effects tied to the Washington Climate Commitment Act – but costs rose significantly.

Corry also highlights broader concerns about spending priorities and budget discipline, citing cuts to Medicaid and warning that new taxes are being pursued instead of reforms or reductions in state spending. Ari lists several additional tax and fee proposals under discussion and frames them as part of a “more, more, more” approach.

The discussion then shifts to democracy and transparency in Olympia. Corry criticizes efforts to tighten rules around the initiative process, describing them as an attempt to weaken citizens’ ability to check the Legislature. The segment closes with a conversation about Jewish Lobby Day, public safety concerns, and combating antisemitism, with Corry emphasizing religious freedom and shared civic values.