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.
By The Chronicle Editorial Board State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, represents a brand of conservatism that combines traditional Republican principles with an emphasis on compassion, community service and opportunity for those who too often find themselves left...
Abbarno, an attorney, has represented the district since 2021, following six years on the Centralia City Council. His assignments include the Capital Budget Committee, Consumer Protection & Business Committee and Environment & Energy Committee, where he...
For the C-C Chamber of Commerce One of the most important parts of representing our community in Olympia is listening to local leaders, identifying real needs, and then working together to turn those priorities into results. I recently toured the Lewis County Public...
