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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...

March 3, 2026

House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno joined Lars Larson on KXL to sound the alarm about House Bill 2539, a bill recently passed by House Democrats that raises serious questions about...

Feb. 16, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Report, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno reports on the majority party’s formal introduction of a state income tax through House Bill 2724 and Senate Bill 6346....

Feb. 5, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Report, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno speaks out after the majority party announced it will not advance two citizen-led initiatives (I26-001 and I26-638), despite hundreds of...

Jan. 30, 2026

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...

Jan. 29, 2026

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...

Jan. 28, 2026

In this week’s Capitol Report, House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno reviews the second week of the 2026 legislative session, highlighting a mix of concerning new tax proposals and his own...

Jan. 23, 2026

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...

Jan. 21, 2026

The 2026 legislative session is underway in Olympia, marking a fast-paced 60-day session that is already shaping discussions around the next biennial budget. House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno said the...

Jan. 16, 2026

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...

Jan. 12, 2026