Peter’s Blog
$5 million for Centralia nitrates project approved by Legislature (Chronicle)
Funding will get affected households hooked up to sewer system in urban growth area near Centralia High School The Bob Oke Game Farm, operated by WDFW, is pictured from above off of Mt. Vista Road in Centralia on Tuesday, April 8. Concerned residents and officials...
Rising taxes foremost on constituents’ minds during town hall meeting of Republican state legislators (Columbian)
Reps. Stephanie McClintock, John Ley, Ed Orcutt and Peter Abbarno leads discussion in Battle Ground By Tim Martinez, Columbian Assistant Sports Editor Published: May 3, 2025, 4:22pm Updated: May 5, 2025, 10:16am BATTLE GROUND — Taxes were first and foremost on...
Republicans say they are the ones fighting for the working class (Clark County Today)
After Democrats approved the highest tax increase in state history, it is Republicans who say they are the ones hoping to “give relief to the people who need the relief the most” Paul ValenciaClarkCountyToday.com A town hall featuring four Republican state...
Why transparency matters when everything is on the line in Olympia
Washington families are facing real and growing challenges. The cost of living in Washington is among the highest in the nation. We pay more for groceries, ranking fourth in the country. Fuel prices keep climbing because of gas taxes and overregulation. Proposals to...
Rep. Abbarno joins “A Duty To Act” podcast
Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia), House Republican Caucus Chair, recently joined the "A Duty To Act" podcast to discuss HB 1002 (PTSD for County Coroners), HB 1001 (Fire District Funding), as well as his start in politics!...
Keep our forests working for us!
The Washington State House of Representatives recently held committee meeting prior to the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. During the House Capital Budget meeting, Rep. Abbarno had the opportunity to discuss the benefits of working forests with outgoing...
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program
Responding to growing frustration over the long-term care payroll tax program, Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, and Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, have pre-filed two bills to provide fairness and flexibility for Washington workers and families. House Bill 1025...
Rep. Peter Abbarno pre-files bi-partisan bill to address veteran unemployment and workforce
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, pre-filed legislation creating employer tax incentives for the support of veterans and military families. House Bill 1016 would create and expand a program that sunset in 2022. “Helping military families and local businesses...
Rep. Peter Abbarno pre-files legislation creating permanent funding solutions for rural fire districts
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, introduced legislation that would create a permanent grant program to support the capital needs of rural fire districts and departments. House Bill 1001 was pre-filed ahead of the 2025 legislative session. “Pressure is put on...
Rep. Abbarno introduces legislation to support local fire districts
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, has pre-filed legislation to establish a permanent state grant program for rural fire districts and departments. If passed, House Bill 1001 would create a grant program for districts to build, expand and improve facilities. The...
Rep. Abbarno tours Napavine schools; urges more state support
As he prepares for the upcoming legislative session, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, says his fellow lawmakers should make additional investments in the state’s education system. It’s a need Abbarno saw firsthand during a recent tour of the Napavine School...
Rep. Abbarno pre-files legislation to protect coroners and medical examiners
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, has pre-filed legislation to designate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an occupational disease for county coroners and medical examiner personnel for workers’ compensation. According to Abbarno, similar disease...
