Peter’s Blog
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...
Warning over Cold Water Shock Drownings renew calls to pass Zack’s Law!
Health officials and local emergency management crews are urging caution around the water ahead of forecasted high temperatures in western Washington this weekend. The first 'real' warm weekend of the year in 2022. Although temperatures are forecasted to reach the...
“Blackout, Destruction, and Death” predicted by Governor Inslee!
However, Bonanza BBQ & Catering assures me there will be plenty of mouth-watering barbecue at the 'Build a Majority' BBQ on August 26th to raise money for republican candidates. A House Republican majority can help stop the Governor's policies that he predicts...
Pursuing a ‘fix’ to rise in crime.
The recent rise in crime has been disturbing and unsettling. Everyone deserves to be safe at home, work and in their communities. Unfortunately, recent state and federal police reforms have contributed to making our communities less safe; especially state legislation...
Lewis County Special Olympics athletes need our support
By Rep. Peter Abbarno As if polar plunging into frigid Mayfield Lake with the Lewis County Icicle Brigade wasn’t enough, I decided to once again punish my body for a great cause; the Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics. I hope you...
Reflecting on ‘Law Day’ 2022
Law Day 2022 is celebrated on May 1st and recognized throughout the Month of May. The 2022 Law Day theme is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” It is a time to reflect on, and read again, the United States Constitution, Washington...
Making Early Learning and Child Care a Priority
Rep. Abbarno has made early learning, kindergarten readiness, and child care a priority as a husband and parent, community volunteer, and public official. He is former President and current board member of the Centralia College Foundation, former board member with the...
Regressive Gas Tax and Regulations Hurt Us All
Nearly every state in the U.S. is above $4 a gallon for gas, with Washington nearly leading the pack after breaking the $5 a gallon average on Monday, according to AAA. As of May 17, the average cost for a gallon of gas in Washington is $5.095, a new highest recorded...
Rep. Peter Abbarno files for re-election to serve 20th Legislative District
On Monday, May 16, Rep. Peter Abbarno filed for re-election to represent the 20th Legislative District in the Washington State House of Representatives. Abbarno represents parts of Thurston, Lewis, Cowlitz, and Clark counites....
