by Peter Abbarno | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
Over 70% of Washington residents annually participate in outdoor recreation generating more than $26 billion in consumer spending, over 200,000 direct jobs, $7.6 billion in wages and salaries, and $2.3 billion in state and local tax revenue. At Mayme Shaddock Park...
by Peter Abbarno | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog
Growing up, many of us heard home ownership was an essential part of the “American Dream.” I still believe that to be true. It is part of a family’s retirement planning, security and stability. Unfortunately, that “dream” seems less and less attainable with interest...
by Peter Abbarno | Jan 9, 2021 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
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...
by Peter Abbarno | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
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...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
Governor Jay Inslee proposed a new income tax on capital gains for the upcoming legislative session; a proposal that has failed to advance the past eight (8) years despite Democrat majorities in the state House and Senate. A proposed income tax has also been rejected...
by Peter Abbarno | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Elect Peter Abbarno
Shift’s final Newsmaker Interview for 2020 is with Representative-elect Peter Abbarno (R – Centralia). Abbarno easily won (by more than 40%!) the 20th Legislative District seat vacated by the retirement of Rep. Richard DeBolt, and many people predict he will be a...
