by Peter Abbarno | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Nearly $2 million for the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County’s United Learning Center was included in a $1.27 billion supplemental capital budget proposal released Monday morning. In an announcement, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, a lead negotiator on...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Considered a “Hail Mary,” Lewis County officials believe scheduling $52 million in transportation funding for local projects is on track to be among the biggest successes in the state Legislature. “This was by far the best news of the legislative session for Lewis...
by Peter Abbarno | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Standing in the vacant horse arena at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Monday, a collection of state and local officials envisioned a new facility that would spur the local economy while helping to train the next generation of Lewis County equestrians. “It’s a...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
I offered an amendment to the proposed House Operating Budget that would remove a rebate-for-votes provision. The House Democrat’s proposed Operating Budget creates a rebate, If and only If, you vote against Initiative-2117. A $100 payment would be made on or...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 11, 2024 | Elect Peter Abbarno
Rep. Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) and Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) spoke on the House Floor before a unanimous vote in favor of HB 2433. Working in partnership with Lewis County and the SW Washington Fair, HB 2433 would help streamline the financing of the fair. The...