Rep. Peter Abbarno's News & Media


“A lot of blue-collar trade workers don't want to hear that they're going to be transitioned from their livelihood. So how do we find that balance? As much as I want...

April 19, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses the time of concurrence and dispute resolution, and his opposition to numerous new taxes. Wash. House Republicans · 04-16-21 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep. Abbarno:...

April 16, 2021

April 13, 2021 The legislative process can be confusing, especially these final weeks. I wanted to take a moment to help explain. Cutoffs Your elected state representatives and senators work on...

April 13, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, reviews a number of issues for constituents to keep their eyes on as the Legislature draws to a close later this month.

April 8, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, and Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, join TVW's Austin Jenkins on Inside Olympia, where the two freshmen Republican lawmakers discuss their thoughts on a virtual legislative session,...

April 8, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, recently was interviewed by KELA News Director Nic Scott. Scott asked the 20th District lawmaker about police reform bills moving through the Legislature. Here is that report:...

April 8, 2021

A proposed $58.2 billion operating budget proposal that passed the House today increases spending by nearly 13 percent over the current biennial budget, and relies on an income tax on capital...

April 3, 2021

Republicans and Democrats joined together Friday afternoon to vote unanimously in favor of a bipartisan 2021-23 capital budget that will create jobs and build new infrastructure across Washington state. Rep. Peter...

April 2, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, discusses his concerns related to government spending, the biennial budget, and reforming the governor's emergency powers. Wash. House Republicans · 04-02-21 – RADIO: Capitol Report with Rep....

April 2, 2021

Rep. Peter Abbarno, assistant ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee, says the $6.3 billion capital budget will provide for important projects such as schools, parks, water infrastructure, habitat, and...

April 2, 2021