Peter’s Blog
Washington’s Long-term Care Payroll Tax faces Backlash
Rep. Abbarno is among the list of local Republicans pushing to change course. Some of his colleagues are advocating for a special session or to repeal the tax altogether. Washington’s new long-term care tax faces backlash – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Rep. Peter Abbarno explains what’s in the new drug possession bill that passed the Legislature
Senate Bill 5536, the Blake decision bill on controlled substances, passed the House floor on an 83-13 vote and was signed into law. In this video, Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, explains what's in this new version of the bill. https://youtu.be/hOz6-VGvy_4...
Be the Solution: Voter turnout the key to 2022.
Only 41% of Washingtonians voted in this year’s primary; virtually the same percentage of voters who returned their ballots in the 2018 mid-term election. That means 6 out of every 10 voters failed to share their priorities and opinions on which candidate will best...
Abbarno releases Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) radio ads
Dont forget to return your ballot on or before Nov. 8th! Be part of the solution. Newest 'Get out the Vote' radio ads are running. https://youtu.be/IwfyP13q7c4 Learn more at www.ElectPeterAbbarno.com.
Abbarno voted ‘Best Volunteer’ in Lewis County by Daily Chronicle readers.
From the Daily Chronicle: BEST OF LEWIS COUNTY: Centralia attorney Peter Abbarno, a 20th District lawmaker and former Chronicle Person of the Year, was selected by voters as the winner of the Best Volunteer category. Abbarno was voted Best Volunteer in 2018 and...
Rep. Abbarno Spotlight Interview on AM1470 KELA Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxOZVW2QpW4&t=8s Peter Abbarno represents the 20th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Abbarno is an attorney, business owners, but most importantly he is a husband and father. Peter was first...
Rep. Abbarno tours Lewis County Gospel Mission
A great tour and informative conversation with the interim director of the Lewis County Gospel Mission Janet Anderson discussing services provided and community member needs. The mission provides approximately 2,400 warm meals a month, food pantry, adult clothing,...
Help Wanted
A “Help Wanted” sign on businesses and employment websites are all too common these days. The economic pressure on businesses, as well as consumers is driving the cost of goods higher and severely disrupting every level of our economy. Some might look favorably at the...
Investments in Outdoor Recreation benefit us all!
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...
Make Home Ownership Affordable and Attainable
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...
Independence Day: Governor Inslee’s 857 days of ‘Emergency’ Control!
The 4th of July is Independence Day, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. It is a potent symbol of national power and of...
Abbarno receives ‘Guardian of Small Business’ award.
Rep. Peter Abbarno received the 'Guardian of Small Business' award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). For nearly 80 years, NFIB has been advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in...
