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House and Senate Republicans say majority Democrats are pushing an income tax and spending plan that could deepen Washington’s budget troubles. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 03-03-06...
House Democrats rejected a Republican effort Wednesday to ensure public hearings on two citizen initiatives at the state Capitol. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. Wash. House Republicans · 01-28-26 – RADIO...
On the opening day of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, with House Republican Caucus Chair Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, and KVI Radio host Phil Vandervort discuss major themes such as proposed tax...
Speaking with KVI’s Phil Vandervort, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, urged Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto record tax increases passed by majority Democrats in the 2025 session. Abbarno says...
Two bills have been prefiled in the state House of Representatives to provide fairness and flexibility in Washington’s long-term care payroll tax program. John Sattgast reports. Wash. House Republicans · 01-05-25...
Speaking with Phil Vandervort and Mark Christopher on KVI Radio (Seattle), Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discussed two bills he and Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, pre-filed to improve Washington’s long-term care payroll...
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 Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved a final 2024 supplemental capital construction budget benefitting communities across the state. Nic Scott reports. Wash. House Republicans · 03-06-24 –...
House Republicans warn against a Democratic plan that would make it easier to tie portions of the state’s Climate Commitment Act energy policy to programs in California and Canada. Nic Scott...
Democrats have again once again turned a deaf ear on another request by House Republican lawmakers for a public hearing on a citizen’s initiative. Nic Scott reports from the state Capitol....
