Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, explains concerns with the state’s new long-term care insurance program (WA Cares Fund) and payroll tax that take effect Jan. 1, 2022. Abbarno has introduced legislation, House Bill 1594, to repeal the program and tax in the 2022 legislative session.
For many Washington families, particularly those living in older homes and rural communities, energy efficiency isn't an abstract policy issue. It can mean a warmer home in the winter, lower monthly utility bills, needed home repairs, and a safer and healthier place...
Washington’s farms, forests, rivers, and working lands are part of what makes our state special. They also support thousands of jobs, produce food and timber, protect habitat and water quality, and sustain rural communities across our state. As Assistant Ranking...
Every election matters, but the 2026 Primary Election is especially important for the future of our communities and our state. The choices we make today help determine the direction of Washington tomorrow. If we want Stronger Families. Stronger Communities. Stronger...
