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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...
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...
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno highlights three concerning bills coming from the Senate to the House. First, he discusses a proposed income tax, Senate Bill 6346. Senate Democrats rejected an...
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, speaks on the House floor to oppose House Bill 2539, which adjusts regulations regarding inmate funds. He contends that the legislation effectively gives criminals more reasons to...
We have reached a major turning point in the legislative session. We are shifting our focus from committee work to floor action, meaning the bills that survived the committee process are...
As your representative, I have always believed that the best solutions to our challenges don’t come from a top-down approach in Olympia. They come from listening to neighbors, understanding local challenges...
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno joins Ari Hoffman on KVI Radio to provide a legislative recap of what’s happened in Olympia as Week 3 of the 2026 session concludes. Abbarno...
House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno joins Ari Hoffman on KVI Radio to discuss his legislation, House Bill 2430. In the interview, Abbarno explains why this bill is a necessary step...
As Washington continues to grapple with rising crime and growing concerns about accountability in the criminal justice system, lawmakers are examining whether existing laws are being enforced consistently and effectively, particularly...
Fentanyl and other deadly drugs continue to ravage neighborhoods across Seattle and Washington state. A recent decision by newly elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson to allow open use of dangerous drugs...
