Peter’s Blog
Rep. Peter Abbarno joins KVI’s Ari Hoffman to discuss pitfalls with Washington’s New Long-Term Care Payroll Tax
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses the flaws of the state's new long-term care program and payroll tax with KVI's Ari Hoffman. Abbarno is proposing to repeal the tax, which takes effect Jan. 1. The 20th District lawmaker also discusses Zack's Law, a measure he...
Rep. Peter Abbarno aims to reduce drownings and cold-water shock with Zack’s Law
In early December Washington State legislators can pre-file legislation for the 2022 Legislative Session. I have pre-filed several bills including HB 1595 to prevent cold-water shock drownings through Zack's Law, in honor of Centralia's Zachary Lee Rager. SUPPORT...
VIDEO: Rep. Peter Abbarno explains the long-term care insurance program and payroll tax.
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, explains concerns with the state's new long-term care insurance program (WA Cares Fund) and payroll tax that take effect Jan. 1, 2022. Abbarno has introduced legislation, House Bill 1594, to repeal the program and tax in the 2022...
Rep. Peter Abbarno Joins Lars Larson on KXL to discuss flaws in Long-Term Care Payroll Tax Program
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses with KXL's The Lars Larson Show the numerous flaws of the state's new long-term care insurance program and payroll tax (WA Cares Fund), and why it should be repealed. Washington State House Republicans Bill 1594 would repeal...
Abbarno seeks repeal of Democrats’ new long-term care insurance program and payroll tax
Rep. Peter Abbarno said today he plans to introduce a bill for the 2022 legislative session that would repeal the Democrats' new long-term care insurance program and payroll tax. In drafting the legislation, Abbarno says the new state program provides false hopes and...
Abbarno discusses pitfalls of new state long-term care tax with KVI’s Ari Hoffman
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses the flaws of the state's new long-term care program and payroll tax with KVI's Ari Hoffman. Abbarno is proposing to repeal the tax, which takes effect Jan. 1. The 20th District lawmaker also discusses Zack's Law, a measure he...
Rep. Abbarno comments on Governor’s Mandate Deadline
Today, Oct. 18, is the deadline Gov. Jay Inslee set when he announced in August vaccination requirements for most state employees, private health care workers, long-term care workers, employees working in K-12, most child care and early learning, and higher...
The Future of Washington State’s Tax Structure: Survey
Over the past thirty (30) years, Washington State's tax structure has changed dramatically. For instance, this past year, the Legislature passed (and Governor signed) the Income Tax on Capital Gains. What do you think Washington State should do to improve the current...
Rep. Abbarno to introduce Zack’s Law!
Zachary Lee Rager had jumped several times from the train trestle on the Willapa Hills Trail into the Chehalis River during the summer months. When he did it again on March 23, 2021, the 18-year-old from Centralia didn't realize how cold the water would be at that...
Abbarno voted Best Elected Official and Best Volunteer in Lewis County!
The Daily Chronicle readers voted Representative Peter Abbarno the Best Elected Official and Best Volunteer in Lewis County for 2021. Abbarno was previously voted Best Volunteer in Lewis County in 2018 and 2020 and Best Elected Official in Lewis County in 2019. I am...
20th Legislative District BBQ Fundraiser at the Merten Ranch!
https://youtu.be/goa2vvBCtQo RSVP for the BBQ Donate Join us on August 26th beginning at 5:30 in Toledo at the Merten Ranch for Bonanza BBQ!
Merten Ranch BBQ and Victory Fundraiser to Re-Elect Peter Abbarno!
Come to the Merten Ranch in Toledo on August 26 to support the Re-election of State Representative Peter Abbarno, help keep Legislative District #20Strong, and listen to great special guest speakers. Donate $20 to keep LD #20Strong! I would like to attend and donate!...
