Peter’s Blog
Governor Inslee: Spending and Taxes on the Rise!
Governor Inslee recently released his 2021-23 operating budget and his 2021 supplemental budget proposals. If the Governor’s 2021 supplemental and 2021-23 budgets were both adopted, state spending would increase by $5.5 billion (10.5%) between 2019-21 and 2021-23. In...
The Fight for the Soul of Seattle: Politics over People.
KOMO News' Eric Johnson followed up his documentary "Seattle is Dying" with a documentary called Fighting for the Soul of Seattle. The documentary, which first aired on KOMO News on December 12th, is an 1.5 hour program that explores drug addiction, mental health,...
Pastor Kyle Rasmussen joins Peter Abbarno on AM1470 KELA radio.
Bethel Church Pastor Kyle Rasmussen joined Peter Abbarno on AM1470 KELA radio to discuss Bethel Church and the Hub City Mission. We are blessed to have so many charitable organizations working to improve the quality of life in our community. Bethel Church - Chehalis,...
Governor Inslee extends shutdowns for through early January.
It was no surprise that the Governor remains tone deaf to the needs of working families and small businesses. This is about so much more than masks. The Governor needs to leave the echo chamber and begin collaborating with elected senators and representatives from...
Abbarno Calls on Governor to Reopen Gyms: ZERO reported cases linked to gyms or fitness centers.
According to the Washington State Department of Health and Washington State Department of Labor and Industries November 10, 2020 report titled, “The COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by Industry Sector”, there are no reported cases linked to gyms and fitness centers. There are...
Washington Landlord Association and Property Owners seek relief from Governor’s Orders in Lewis County!
Plaintiffs Gene and Susan Gonzales, Horwath Family Two, LLC, and the Washington Landlord Association filed a complaint against Governor Jay Inslee in Lewis County Superior Court, Cause No. 20-2-0073621. The complaint seeks injunctive relief. Read the Entire Complaint....
Cascade Community Healthcare and United Way of Lewis County: Legislative and Government Forum
Cascade Community Healthcare and the United Way of Lewis County will be hosting the 7th annual Legislative and Government Forum. The Event is Virtual and details to participate are as follows: Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfb31Rg-HYo Both of the Cascade...
Restore Washington: Limiting the Governor’s Emergency Powers with Initiative-1114
Peter Abbarno, host of AM1470 KELA Radio's "Let's Talk About It" show and Representative-Elect in the 20th Legislative District, was joined by Kelsi Hamilton and Cary Condotta with Restore Washington. The mission of Restore Washington is to create a large well...
The Daily News Editorial: Legislators need to add relief to Governor’s restrictions.
Two Republican legislators from Olympia, one a veteran and one a newcomer, agree, noting the Democratic majority should listen to the calls for a special session because it offers a real prospect for bi-partisan relief. Without financial assistance, the restrictions...
“You” were focus of Washington House Republican Caucus Reorganization
“This was my first Caucus meeting as a newly elected member. The Caucus was unified, positive, and focused on solutions for ‘you’, the citizens of Washington,” said Peter Abbarno “We build stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger Washington. Congratulations to the House Republican leadership team!”
Governor’s Unilateral Mandates Must Include Solutions and Special Session
On Sunday morning, Governor Jay Inslee issues a new set of Unilateral Stay Home Orders under 'authority' of the Emergency Powers granted to the governor under RCW 4.06. Previews of the new mandates released by the Governor's office include: NO indoor social gatherings...
Abbarno: No Property Tax Increases in Centralia
On Tuesday, November 10, Centralia City Councilmember and Representative-Elect Peter Abbarno made the motion to not increase the City of Centralia property tax levy by 1%. Abbarno has voted against every property tax levy increase since being elected to the City...
