Stories by Chris Corry
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Opinion: Study shows bias in Washington State Supreme Court donations and decisions
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center says the results of the recent study are not surprising because a statewide vote elects the Washington State Supreme Court.
Opinion: Taxes have consequences
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center believes that Washington shouldn’t build its financial future on risky and volatile taxes like the capital gains excise tax.
Opinion: Amicus brief filed in support of SCOTUS review of Washington’s Capital Gains Excise Tax
Washington’s decision to tax out-of-state transactions by way of an excise scheme to avoid constitutional limitations on income taxes has created conflict with the Commerce Clause.
Opinion: Washington State Supreme Court narrowly upholds Inslee’s eviction moratorium
In a 5-4 decision, the Washington State Supreme Court upheld Governor Inslee’s eviction moratorium during the pandemic.
Opinion: Washington ranked 32nd in Index of Freedom Report
Washington’s ranking at 32 in the Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Index of Freedom Report rests on issues around government efficiency and regulatory freedom.
Opinion: Washington can’t impose a Disneyland excise tax
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center shares a humorous example of a Washington excise tax that would violate the US Constitution.
Opinion: Washington State Supreme Court capital gains tax ruling appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center states that given the importance of the question presented to the court, this case has national significance.
Opinion: New website created to detail 2023 session spending
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center points out that it allows citizens to access the details with all proposals, reports, and backup documentation.
Opinion: Washington Society of CPAs provide feedback on draft capital gains rules
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center shares the formal feedback provided to the Washington State Department of Revenue.
Opinion: Washington State Tax Structure Work Group concludes operations
The Washington State Tax Structure Work Group’s final report was made public this month, after its funding was cut, revealing proposed legislative ideas and public sentiment on tax changes, includi…
Opinion: New guidance on domicile rules for Washington’s income tax on capital gains
Chris Corry addresses one of the biggest questions that has arisen from the new rules for the Washington capital gains income tax.
Opinion: Department of Revenue holds initial public hearing on proposed rules for Capital Gains Income Tax
Chris Corry points out concerns including taxes paid to other jurisdictions, which highlights the difficulty in making an income tax an excise tax that reaches across state lines.
Opinion: Income tax on capital gains drives increase in state revenue forecast
Rep. Chris Corry provides a report on the updated forecast for the Washington Policy Center. Washington State sees an increase in revenue forecast, driven by higher-than-expected capital gains coll…
Opinion: Office of Financial Management fined for withholding public documents
OFM was withholding from a public records request contract negotiation documents between the state and public sector unions.
Opinion: WPC’s tax transparency website proposal a step closer to reality
Chris Corry of the Washington Policy Center discusses the wide variety of issues with Washington’s 2023-2025 Operating Budget.
Opinion: The highs and lows of the 2023 Legislative Session
State Rep. Chris Corry offers his assessment of the recently completed session of the Washington State Legislature.