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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.
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...
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...
Just a few days ago, the Legislature concluded its work for the 2026 session and officially adjourned Sine Die. “Sine Die” is simply the formal end of the legislative session. But...
Communities across Washington depend on the capital budget to build, repair, and preserve the public infrastructure people rely on every day, from schools and public health facilities to housing, water systems,...
After more than 24 hours of debate on the House floor, Democrats in the Legislature passed Senate Bill 6346, moving Washington another step toward something voters have rejected again and again:...
The Washington State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 6346, creating Washington’s first state income tax. Deemed a “millionaires tax” by its proponents, the measure establishes a 9.9% tax on income,...
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently took to the House floor to advocate for an amendment to the state’s supplemental operating budget (Senate Bill 5998) that would have provided much-needed property tax...
I hope you are having a great week. The 2026 legislative session is moving incredibly fast, and I want to welcome you to the final stretch. As Senate bills move to...
