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Peter’s Blog

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Rep. Peter Abbarno: Family and Community

Rep. Peter Abbarno is running for Re-Election in Washington State's 20th Legislative District. Peter is an attorney, business owner, but most importantly he is a husband and father. https://youtu.be/Kw8IxaLstmo Peter was named Volunteer of the Year in Lewis County by...

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Mother’s Day Bingo Draws a Crowd to Support Community

Volunteering with Bruce Kimsey to emcee the Mother's Day Bingo event at Chehalis Eagles Aerie 1550 and raise money for Twin Cities Rotary Club community efforts like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and building residential ADA ramps. Thank you to all the...

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