by Peter Abbarno | Feb 26, 2020 | Elect Peter Abbarno
On Wednesday, February 26th, the kickoff breakfast to support Peter Abbarno’s campaign for State Representative was a huge success! Lewis County Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan Meyer served as emcee, the invocation was delivered by Bethel Pastor Scott Collins, and...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 25, 2020 | Elect Peter Abbarno
The Revenue forecast reports $1.1 billion in unexpected revenue from existing sources; creating a total state surplus of $2.4 billion according to Rep. Drew Stokesbary. House Republicans have proposed tax cuts and critical services spending. The Majority Party...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 17, 2020 | Elect Peter Abbarno
In 2018, Senate Bill 6560, Ensuring that no youth is discharged from a public system of care into homelessness, passed unanimously (House and Senate) in a strong bipartisan commitment to reducing homelessness among our most vulnerable population. According to a recent...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 16, 2020 | Elect Peter Abbarno
House Bill 1154, sponsored by Rep. Richard DeBolt, passed virtually unanimously on Sunday night in a strong bipartisan manner. The legislation authorizes the State Finance Committee to issue up to $700 million in general obligation bonds to finance Chehalis Basin...
by Peter Abbarno | Feb 16, 2020 | Elect Peter Abbarno
Legislative attempts to end the practice of title-only bills died in Legislature without even public hearings. Title-only bills contain a title or intent statement—but no content. Legislators amend the bills with text later, often when it is too late for the public to...
