Peter’s Blog
Seattle Channel hosts I-2124 / Washington Cares Debate
I recently discussed #WaCares on Seattle Channel. A "Yes" vote for I-2124 allows workers and working families to opt out of the regressive payroll tax that provides very limited, if any, benefit for long-term care needs. Voting "Yes" gives workers the choice to decide...
Podcast: Fix Washington with Rep. Peter Abbarno – Discussion of crime and affordability issues
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, joins Hanna Scott to discuss our state’s crime and affordability crises. The 20th District representative talks about House Republican solutions to the problems and missed opportunities from the 2024 legislative session. 04-26-24 -...
If voters decide to repeal WA Cares, will the state refund tax collections?
More than nine months since Washington state workers started paying into the state-mandated long-term care insurance program, most working Washingtonians have contributed at least a few hundred dollars to the program. But if voters approve Initiative...
Education Must Be Flexible and Cultivate Passion
Over the past few years, I have toured schools, skills centers, community colleges, and many Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms around the state and in the 20th Legislative District. Washington state is finally realizing; what many of us already knew;...
Abbarno Secures Funding for United Learning Center in Centralia
Nearly $2 million for the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County's United Learning Center was included in a $1.27 billion supplemental capital budget proposal released Monday morning. In an announcement, state Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, a lead negotiator on the...
With funding back on track, Lewis County traffic projects will have ‘dramatic impact on us’
Considered a “Hail Mary,” Lewis County officials believe scheduling $52 million in transportation funding for local projects is on track to be among the biggest successes in the state Legislature. “This was by far the best news of the legislative session for Lewis...
State, local officials eye indoor horse arena at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Standing in the vacant horse arena at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Monday, a collection of state and local officials envisioned a new facility that would spur the local economy while helping to train the next generation of Lewis County equestrians. “It’s a...
Rep. Peter Abbarno Secures 2024 Endorsements
2024 Re-Election Endorsements Individuals Anthony Ahrens, Centralia PCO Sarah Althauser, Centralia City Councilmember Bob Beal, Castle Rock John Braun, Washington State Senator 20th LD Scott Brummer, Lewis County Commissioner Todd Chaput, Chehalis Scott Collins,...
Listen to Rep. Abbarno join “Let’s Talk About It” and discuss Washington’s Crime Crisis
https://youtu.be/B6LP-M-Lq7I?si=JkMJOBwsk9_0AOM0
Reps. Orcutt and Abbarno announce April 9 re-election kickoff breakfast
State Representative Peter Abbarno (R- Centralia) announced the campaign kickoff for himself and seatmate State Representative Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama). Reps. Abbarno and Orcutt represent the 20th Legislative District which contains parts of Thruston, Lewis,...
Protecting your rights during a crime crisis
Two anti-Second Amendment bills were passed by the majority party: Senate Bill 5444 (further restricting where you can legally carry) and House Bill 2118 (onerous new regulations on firearm businesses) I stood up against these measures and spoke...
Investing in our Communities!
The Washington State House of Representatives today unanimously approved a final 2024 supplemental capital budget. The $1.33 billion spending plan invests heavily in K-12 school construction, mental health facilities, housing, and early learning facilities. As the...