Why it’s so expensive to live in Washington

About this episode

The episode discusses the high cost of living in Washington and the impact of new taxes and policies on communities.

House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corry, R-Yakima, joins Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, on The Fix Washington Podcast in Selah. The state lawmakers talk about harmful new taxes and policies passed this year, how DNR’s decision to limit timber harvesting will hurt communities, protecting children from dangerous drugs, and other issues. They also preview some bad legislation that could return in the 2026 legislative session.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Abbarno

Guest: Chris Corry

Topics covered

• cost of living
• taxes
• timber harvesting
• drug protection
• legislation

Keywords

• Washington
• cost of living
• taxes
• timber harvesting
• drug protection
• legislation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington House Republicans

Places: Washington, Selah, Yakima, Chehalis

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