by Peter Abbarno | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
During the brief session, the Republican legislators discussed Washington House Bill 1589, which passed the state Legislature in March. The bill is intended to speed up Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) move away from fossil fuels by requiring the company to convert 80% of...
by Peter Abbarno | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
We hear about the “true meaning of Christmas” every December. Why don’t we hear about the “true meaning of Father’s Day” every June? The first official statewide Father’s Day was celebrated in the state of Washington on June 19, 1910. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson...
by Peter Abbarno | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Port of Woodland celebrated Rose Way Industrial Park’s first milestone with the completion of its first two buildings, last week. When filled, the buildings are expected to generate 50 to 100 jobs, and port officials believe the completed site will provide an...
by Peter Abbarno | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Daily Chronicle joined Rep. Peter Abbarno on the Willapa Hills Trail to discuss water safety, cold-water shock drownings, and a new law he passed called Zack’s Law. House Bill 1004, also known as “Zack’s Law,” is named in honor of 18-year-old Zachary Lee...
by Peter Abbarno | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
I recently discussed #WaCares on Seattle Channel. A “Yes” vote for I-2124 allows workers and working families to opt out of the regressive payroll tax that provides very limited, if any, benefit for long-term care needs. Voting “Yes” gives...
by Peter Abbarno | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins Hanna Scott to discuss our state’s crime and affordability crises. The 20th District representative talks about House Republican solutions to the problems and missed opportunities from the 2024 legislative session. 04-26-24...