Peter’s Blog

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WA Cares Payroll Tax Program Must Be Repealed: Insolvency Grows!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...

Firearm Legislation 2021-2022: What you need to know.

The Washington State Legislature considered dozens of bills addressing firearms over the past two years. Several bills were debated, passed and became law. Others, were proposed but never considered. Below is a list of some of those bills. "A very common discussion...

Abbarno announces bid for second term to serve the 20th Legislative District.

State Representative Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia), today announced he is seeking a second term to the Washington State House of Representatives. Abbarno was first elected state representative in the 20th Legislative District Position 1 in 2020 with 71% of the...

Abbarno Joins Family To Honor Zack Rager

Had it been raining on March 23, 2021, like it was that same day a year later, it’s unlikely Zachary Rager would have jumped into the Chehalis River from the railroad trestle bridge along the Willapa Hills Trail. But it was sunny and 72 degrees that day in 2021,...

Abbarno endorses Sheriff Snaza (x2)

On March 23, I attended the Re-Elect Rob Snaza for Sheriff Kickoff Breakfast at the Veterans Memorial Museum where Rep. Ed Orcutt and I proudly endorsed Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza. "The sheriffs have been great resources to...

Reps. Abbarno and Orcutt Re-Election Campaign Breakfast

Join Representative Peter Abbarno and Representative Ed Orcutt for a Re-Election Campaign Kickoff at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis on Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 7:30am. Re-Election Campaign Kickoff When: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 7:30am Where: Veterans...