Peter’s Blog
Rep. Abbarno comments on Governor’s Mandate Deadline
Today, Oct. 18, is the deadline Gov. Jay Inslee set when he announced in August vaccination requirements for most state employees, private health care workers, long-term care workers, employees working in K-12, most child care and early learning, and higher...
The Future of Washington State’s Tax Structure: Survey
Over the past thirty (30) years, Washington State's tax structure has changed dramatically. For instance, this past year, the Legislature passed (and Governor signed) the Income Tax on Capital Gains. What do you think Washington State should do to improve the current...
Rep. Abbarno to introduce Zack’s Law!
Zachary Lee Rager had jumped several times from the train trestle on the Willapa Hills Trail into the Chehalis River during the summer months. When he did it again on March 23, 2021, the 18-year-old from Centralia didn't realize how cold the water would be at that...
Abbarno voted Best Elected Official and Best Volunteer in Lewis County!
The Daily Chronicle readers voted Representative Peter Abbarno the Best Elected Official and Best Volunteer in Lewis County for 2021. Abbarno was previously voted Best Volunteer in Lewis County in 2018 and 2020 and Best Elected Official in Lewis County in 2019. I am...
20th Legislative District BBQ Fundraiser at the Merten Ranch!
https://youtu.be/goa2vvBCtQo RSVP for the BBQ Donate Join us on August 26th beginning at 5:30 in Toledo at the Merten Ranch for Bonanza BBQ!
Merten Ranch BBQ and Victory Fundraiser to Re-Elect Peter Abbarno!
Come to the Merten Ranch in Toledo on August 26 to support the Re-election of State Representative Peter Abbarno, help keep Legislative District #20Strong, and listen to great special guest speakers. Donate $20 to keep LD #20Strong! I would like to attend and donate!...
Payroll Tax? You’re ‘in’ unless you Opt-out!
Beginning January 2022, all Washington workers will pay $0.58 per $100 of their earnings to fund the Long-Term Care Trust Act (LTCTA). This means you will pay $290 per $50,000 of income or $580 per $100,000. There is no limit to how much a worker can contribute to the...
What Second Amendment Legislation was Introduced in the 2021 Legislative Session?
The 2021 virtual legislative session saw a lot bills impacting the Second Amendment and your firearm rights. As a member of the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, I heard and debated more bills than were brought to the House Floor for a vote. The Legislature...
Help Rep. Abbarno #FlipWa and bring balance to Olympia
The legislative session is over and there is a lot of work to do before November 8, 2022. Legislators can only raise money when they are not in session. Can you help? Secure Donations: TEXT: abbarno22 to 22525 VIST:...
On Seattle’s KVI Radio, Rep. Abbarno says new taxes and increased prices from legislation passed by the Governor’s party will impact working families
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins Phil Vandervort on Seattle's KVI Radio to discuss the 2021 remote legislative session, which adjourned Sunday, April 25. Abbarno discusses taxes passed by majority Democrats, including a capital gains income tax, a low-carbon...
Best Science Supports Permitting the NWIW Kalama Facility
Representative-Elect Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) joined a coalition of bipartisan SW Washington officials in calling for the State Department of Ecology and Governor to follow the science and data associated with Northwest Innovation Works' Kalama Manufacturing &...
Concerns pileup over remote legislative session.
Concerns pileup as the first Washington State remote legislative session approaches. Numerous groups expressed concerns and shared recommendations to legislative leaders in a letter dated January 6, 2021. The legislative session is schedule to begin on Monday, January...