Peter’s Blog
Internet Access and Infrastructure among top issues for Abbarno
Despite the Legislature passing bipartisan broadband legislation in 2019, access to reliable internet is a concern to many working families, seniors, and small businesses in SW Washington. Last year, Second Substitute Senate Bill 5511 established the Governor's...
Cowlitz Citizens Update Interview with Peter Abbarno
I appreciate the opportunity to discuss Referendum 90, Initiative 1639, Title Only Bills, Income and Capital Gains Taxes, and other issues important to the Citizens of Cowlitz County, the 20th District, and State of Washington. Thank you Jeri and Spencer for being...
Abbarno endorsed by Association of Washington Business (AWB).
Peter Abbarno, candidate for State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District, received the endorsement of the Association of Washington Business (AWB). Endorsements are important in any election, especially from a business community impacted by...
Abbarno: Endorsed by the National Rifle Association (NRA)!
Peter Abbarno, candidate for the State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District, was recently endorsed by the National Rifle Association. The 20th Legislative District, which includes Thurston, Lewis, Cowlitz, and Clark counties, had the highest...
Abbarno receives Nation Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Endorsement!
Peter Abbarno, candidate for State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District, is endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Washington PAC. On behalf of our more than 7,000 members here in the Evergreen State, we are pleased to...
Where is the 20th Legislative District? Register to Vote!
Washington's 20th Legislative District is one of forty-nine districts in Washington state for representation in the state legislature. The district includes a southern section of Thurston County, most of Lewis and Cowlitz counties, and the northern tip of Clark...
Abbarno voted “Best Volunteer” in Lewis County!
Centralia Mayor Pro-tem Peter Abbarno and Candidate for the State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District was voted by the Daily Chronicle newspaper readers the "Best Volunteer" in Lewis County. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5ibkhqKsR4&t=16s...
Working Families and Businesses need Child Care & Early Learning Options
A recent study conducted by a collaborative task force of child care organizations, found that roughly 550,000 kids in Washington do not have access to child care services, and that “the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced capacity even further.” Of the parents surveyed,...
Inslee Strikes Agritourism Industry with New Restrictions!
Despite agritourism already feeling the negative economic impact of COVID-19 and Stay Home Orders, the Governor released new rules in August that would end hay rides, petting farm animals, and touching farm equipment. The new rules are arbitrary and disproportionately...
Abbarno receives endorsement from Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler
Peter Abbarno, candidate for the State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District received the endorsement of 3rd District Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. The 3rd Congressional District encompasses virtually all of the 20th Legislative District....
Cowlitz County Meet-and-Greet(s) in Kelso!
Meet Peter Abbarno, Candidate for the State House of Representatives in the 20th Legislative District, and your Cowlitz County Candidates in a series of meet-and-greets that begin August 27th. The 20th Legislative District includes parts of Thurston, Lewis, Cowlitz,...
Happy Birthday, George Washington, Centralia Founder!
If there's any decent place in this world, I'm Going to find it!George Washington, Founder of Centralia, Born August 15, 1817. George Washington, a young African American man from Missouri, said this phrase before platting Centralia (formerly known as Centerville) in...
