Peter’s Blog
Vader May Day kicks off the ‘Parade Season’!
A fun day at the parade in Vader with Scott Brummer for Lewis County Commissioner District 3!
Mother’s Day Bingo Draws a Crowd to Support Community
Volunteering with Bruce Kimsey to emcee the Mother's Day Bingo event at Chehalis Eagles Aerie 1550 and raise money for Twin Cities Rotary Club community efforts like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and building residential ADA ramps. Thank you to all the...
Happy Mother’s Day from the Abbarno Family!
Our family was blessed to welcome so many moms and families this morning to Bethel Church in Chehalis! #HappyMothersDay Happy Mother's Day from my family to yours!
National Day of Prayer 2022: A time to reflect
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. This year, the...
Rep. Abbarno Tours East Lewis County Fire Districts; Discusses Solutions for Rural Fire Prevention Needs
Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) recently toured fire district facilities in Packwood and Morton and discussed the inadequate funding for fire prevention in rural communities. Rep. Abbarno introduced House Bill 1929 that would create a statewide grant program to award...
Rep. Abbarno addresses White Pass High School on Senior Decision Day.
I was very honored to address White Pass Jr. Sr. High School students at Senior Decision Day! A talented class with decisions including Centralia College, Columbia College, apprenticeship programs, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, workforce, Centralia Beauty College,...
Why is the income tax on capital gains being kept on life support?
Why is the income tax on capital gains being kept on life support? By Rep. Peter Abbarno Despite having a $15 billion surplus burning a hole in its pocket, the Washington State Legislature left Olympia on March 10 without delivering any meaningful broad tax relief for...
WA Cares Payroll Tax Program Must Be Repealed: Insolvency Grows!
In 2019, the Washington State Legislature passed the WA Cares Payroll Tax program along party lines that imposes a $0.58 per $100.00 to all W2 earnings. The long-term care program that HB 1087 created provides a $36,500 maximum benefit (approximately 6 months of long...
2022 Endorsements of Representative Peter Abbarno
I am proud to have the support and endorsement of leaders at every level throughout our community. Successful communities require teamwork and we have a great team that continues to grow stronger! I would be proud and honored to have your support.Rep. Peter Abbarno....
Vehicle Thefts Rise 88% according to Washington State Patrol
According to a release from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) vehicle thefts in the the State of Washington have increased 88% through the first quarter 2022 compared to the same time last year. Since the passage of new laws that...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What to know about new laws.
The 2021-2022 Legislative Session saw a lot domestic violence and sexual assault legislation. Over 16 bills from the State House and State Senate were passed and signed into law Governor Inslee that address victims, as well as perpetrators of domestic violence and...
Hydrogen: Bipartisan Clean Energy
The past two years has seen extensive bipartisan support for evergreen hydrogen and SW Washington has been the beneficiary of some early investments. “I am proud that we worked together across party lines to advance a clean technology that is good for our economy and...
