Peter’s Blog
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...
Thank you, Southwest Washington!
Thank you to all the voters in Southwest Washington for supporting me and my family. It is an honor serving you in Olympia. The State of Washington faces some very complex challenges, and I am dedicated to working with you on solutions. We know that Washington's crime...
Rep. Peter Abbarno explains all the Initiatives on your ballot! [VIDEO]
Rep. Peter Abbarno joined Chad Taylor on KELA AM1470's 'Let's Talk About It' show to explain all the Initiatives on your ballot this year in the State of Washington. At the top of your ballot are the Initiatives: I-2066, I-2109, I-2117, and I-2124. The language is...
Re-Elect Rep. Peter Abbarno: For Stronger Families, Stronger Communities, and a Stronger Washington
Rep. Peter Abbarno is a tireless advocate for our communities in SW Washington. He is an attorney, business owner, but most importantly he is a husband and father. https://youtu.be/_SxNLWdyCl0?si=kzCwQLtrtw-GVwlZ
Rep. Peter Abbarno: Clark Vancouver TV Video Voter Guide
https://youtu.be/Ed20l-ZuNkU My name is Peter Abbarno. I am the current State Representative in the 20th legislative District, which includes Ridgefield, La Center, parts of Battle Ground, Hockinson, Yacolt and more. I am an attorney, business owner, but most...
Historic Election Year: Candidates, Initiatives, and Control of Legislative Chambers.
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce This year is a historic election where candidates, control of legislative chambers, and policy issues are all on the ballot. For the first time in Washington state’s history, voters will have the opportunity to vote on...
Advocating for Farmers and Ranchers
By Peter AbbarnoFor the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Machines loading grain into rail cars is a common sight at 207 Maurin Road in Chehalis, a lot set aside by the Port of Chehalis for the Southwest Washington Grain Project. Established via a collaboration...
Commentary: ‘Yes’ for long-term care choice in Washington
This year, Washington state voters will have the historic opportunity to vote on four initiatives at the top of their ballot. One of those initiatives, Initiative 2124, would give workers the ability to opt out of the state’s long-term care payroll tax and program, WA...
Chronicle: Lewis County lays out legislative priorities ahead of 2025 session
As lawmakers around the state prepare for the upcoming legislative session, legislators from the 19th and 20th districts gathered in Chehalis on Monday to discuss the priorities city and county officials have identified as areas they hope to address. The lawmakers who...
Reps. Abbarno & Orcutt visit with local students at UW Chehalis STEM Camp
This week, the UW partnered with the Chehalis Foundation to host a local STEM camp for incoming 9th-12th graders focused on medicine and engineering science. The students explored healthcare simulation today with experts from the UW WWAMI Institute for Simulation in...
Bridging the gap — why supporting local back-to-school drives is crucial
As the back-to-school season approaches, families with school-age children across Washington are bracing themselves for the inevitable financial strain. For many, the cost of school supplies adds an extra layer of stress to an already challenging time. While some...
