Peter’s Blog
Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
I hope you can join us at the Re-Election Kickoff Breakfast for Rep. Peter Abbarno and Rep. Ed Orcutt on April 21st at O'Blarney's at the Gibson House in Centralia at 7:30am. RSVP
Delivering for Southwest Washington
As Assistant Ranking Member on the House Capital Budget Committee and one of the budget writers, I am honored to have helped deliver meaningful investments to Southwest Washington—focusing on projects that strengthen communities, improve infrastructure, and support...
Income Tax: Promises Broken
"Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, delivered a floor speech outlining his opposition to Senate Bill 6346, which proposes a new millionaire income tax. He anchored his opposition in a simple principle: never make a promise you cannot keep. During his remarks, Abbarno...
Delivering for Southwest Washington
Capital Budget Projects include construction at Green Mountain School in Woodland and funds for Yacolt Community Center and Port of Ridgefield Waterfront Park In Clark County Today: Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and...
Peter Abbarno: A state income tax — making history for all the wrong reasons
In the Reflector After more than 24 hours of debate on the House floor, Democrats in the Legislature passed Senate Bill 6346, moving Washington another step toward something voters have rejected again and again: a state income tax. Supporters keep calling it a...
Local challenges, local solutions — building a stronger community together
As your representative, I have always believed that the best solutions to our challenges don’t come from a top-down approach in Olympia. They come from listening to neighbors, understanding local challenges and crafting solutions that reflect the real needs of our...
Rep. Peter Abbarno welcomes Edison Elementary students to the state Capitol
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently hosted fourth-grade students and chaperones from Edison Elementary School in Centralia at the Washington State Capitol, according to a news release. The visit provided students with firsthand experience of the state's...
A special story from Rep. Abbarno (and Veto) for Dolly’s Imagination Library
Veto and I read "The Rabbit Listened" to a kindergarten class at Edison Elementary School for the Imagination Library of Washington. The Imagination Library is great asset to many children and families across SW Washington and our State. I was proud to co-sponsor the...
Rep. Abbarno welcomes Centralia Christian School to the State Capitol
Students from Mrs. Beddall’s fourth-grade class at Centralia Christian School visited the Washington State Capitol this week to learn how their state government works. State Representative Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, hosted the visit. During their time at the...
Rep. Peter Abbarno tours Centralia schools, discusses modernization strategy and state partnership
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently toured Centralia schools to evaluate long-term facility needs and review past state-supported construction investments as part of the Washington Association of Maintenance and Operations Administrators’ 2025 legislative school...
Rep. Peter Abbarno visits Toutle Lake schools, highlights rural facility challenges
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently visited the Toutle Lake School District to assess aging school buildings and discuss how the state can better support rural communities facing unique facility and infrastructure needs. The visit included both the...
Thanksgiving: A Time to Give Back and Give Thanks
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on what this season truly means. It’s more than a day of turkey, football, and family traditions — it’s a time to slow down, take stock of our blessings, and recognize...
