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The most important issues I hear about daily from constituents in Southwest Washington and across our state are affordability and crime. Families are struggling with the rising cost of living —...

March 17, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, shares his priorities as House Republican caucus chair, focusing on funding law enforcement, reducing taxes, and creating more child care opportunities. He highlights his sponsored legislation and...

Jan. 24, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, pre-filed legislation creating employer tax incentives for the support of veterans and military families. House Bill 1016 would create and expand a program that sunset in 2022....

Dec. 7, 2024

Washington’s veteran-hire tax credits expired on July 1 after the House Democratic majority failed to bring House Bill 1005 to the floor for a vote during the 2023 legislative session. The...

Oct. 26, 2023

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, talks about the bills he has introduced that would limit the Governor’s emergency powers, incentivize jobs for veterans, and prevent cold-water drownings. He talks about preventing the...

Jan. 27, 2023

State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, this week pre-filed four bills for the upcoming 2023 legislative session aimed at making Washington a safer and more prosperous place to live.    “Affordability and...

Dec. 8, 2022

Rep. Peter Abbarno says he’s found a way to relieve labor shortages that are contributing to supply chain issues in Washington state. The 20th District lawmaker has prefiled legislation to expand...

Dec. 20, 2021