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The 2026 legislative session is behind us, but the work of representing the 20th District continues every day. Since the Legislature adjourned on March 12, I have been back home meeting...
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt, together with Sen. John Braun, provide a comprehensive review of the 2026 legislative session in this newsletter to their constituents in the 20th District.
Washington state is facing a real and urgent housing crisis. Families are struggling, individuals are experiencing homelessness, and communities across our state are searching for solutions that are both compassionate and...
Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support. While the findings may not...
On Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Democrats’ unconstitutional Washington state income tax bill into law. Marketed as a “millionaires’ tax,” supporters have made sweeping claims to build support for an...
The 2026 legislative session has come to a close. I wanted to take some time to reflect on what happened in Olympia, what I worked on for the 20th District, and...
Join Your 20th District legislators for a virtual town hall! Mark your calendar! On Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss...
Lily Lewis of Centralia recently spent a week in Olympia serving as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis. As part of the...
Every legislative session involves difficult decisions. Lawmakers must balance competing priorities while ensuring the state remains fiscally responsible. But when the 2026 legislative session ended in Olympia, it became clear that...
Napavine High School student Natalie Fenwick recently traveled to Olympia for a week to serve as a legislative page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, sponsored...
