Peter’s Blog
Olympia’s decisions make back-to-school shopping more difficult for families
Commentary by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia As our kids head back to school this fall, many families across Washington are feeling the sting — not just from the cost of backpacks, pencils and notebooks, but from the crushing financial weight imposed by Olympia. The...
Rep. Peter Abbarno visits UW STEM Camp at W.F. West High School
By The Chronicle staff State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, recently joined students and instructors at the University of Washington STEM Camp at W.F. West High School to see how local students are learning science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on...
Peter Abbarno tours Yacolt as town officials highlight community needs
Originally in the Reflector Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com Ideas bounced between Yacolt Mayor Ian Shealy and 20th Legislative District state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, as the two traversed the town of Yacolt on a tour highlighting the small community’s...
Celebrating and Strengthening Washington’s Agricultural Legacy
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington State is an agricultural powerhouse. From the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to the dairy farms and orchards of the Southwest, agriculture is deeply ingrained in our economy, culture, and identity. As your...
Peter Abbarno: Washington state’s child care crisis demands real solutions
Commentary by state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia Washington is in the midst of a child care crisis — and families across Southwest Washington are paying the price. In communities throughout the 20th Legislative District — from Centralia to Vancouver — parents are...
Abbarno honored with 2025 Infrastructure Champion Award by Washington State Public Works Board
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, has been named a recipient of the Infrastructure Champion Award by the Washington State Public Works Board, recognizing his legislative leadership and commitment to improving infrastructure across Washington state. The award...
A Champion for Rural Innovation
First published by the Thurston EDC When WA State Representative Peter Abbarno (LD20) reflects on the Tenino Agriculture Innovation Park, it’s more than just another infrastructure project—it’s a symbol of what’s possible when rural communities are given the tools to...
Peter Abbarno with Kim Ashmore on KELA Radio
ICYMI: Kim Ashmore joined Peter Abbarno on AM1470 KELA / KMNT Radio to discuss Centralia's Transportation Benefit District, his time on the Centralia School District Board, and 41 years of amazing service to the City of Centralia....
Peter Abbarno: Washingtonians deserve better than record tax hikes
Written for the Chronicle Starting July 1, Washington families, seniors and small businesses will begin feeling the effects of the largest tax increase in state history. Passed by a Democratic majority in Olympia — with Gov. Bob Ferguson at the helm— families and...
Meet the Miss Lewis County and Miss Lewis County Teen!
ICYMI: Peter Abbarno interviewed Miss Lewis County WA Madeline Scalici and Miss Lewis County's Teen Hailey Sturdevant on AM1470 KELA / KMNT Radio. https://youtu.be/IKYrIMQifQo?si=t0mxg1bumwsjOUst
2025 Legislative Session Review | 20th Legislative District
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt, together with Sen. John Braun, provide a comprehensive review of the 2025 legislative session in this newsletter to their constituents in the 20th District. Read Digital Newsletter
Did House Democrats increase the cost of health care?
A common concern I hear at town halls and meetings is the rising cost of health care. There are a lot of reasons why health care costs are on the rise including, the Democrat majority in the Washington state Legislature enacting tax increases affecting health care...
