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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.

April 27, 2026

Join Your 20th District legislators for a virtual town hall! Mark your calendar! On Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m., Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt are hosting a virtual town hall to discuss...

March 25, 2026

State lawmakers in the 20th District and 19th District sent a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson on December 24, 2025, requesting that he sign a proclamation to extend driver’s license expiration...

Dec. 24, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently released the results of an affordability survey that gathered feedback from families, seniors, and small business owners across the 20th Legislative District. Survey participants identified gas,...

Dec. 16, 2025

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Ed Orcutt, together with Sen. John Braun, provide a comprehensive review of the 2025 legislative session in this newsletter to their constituents in the 20th District.

May 29, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno, House Republican Caucus Chair, recently stood up against a series of bills that would hurt some of Washington’s most vulnerable residents—low-income children, disabled adults, and new mothers. These...

April 19, 2025

In a sharp editorial, The Seattle Times raised concerns about two bills (Senate Bills 5419 and 5262) requested by Washington’s new Insurance Commissioner—legislation the paper argues would erode public access to...

April 10, 2025

As the House Republican Caucus Chair, I’m often asked what I mean when I say, “House bills are now in the Senate,” or “the Senate amended a House bill.” People also...

April 8, 2025

📢 Join Your 20th District legislators for a virtual town hall! 🏛️ Mark your calendar! On March 25 at 6:30 p.m., Sen. John Braun, Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Rep. Ed Orcutt...

March 11, 2025

Rep. Peter Abbarno recently mailed a postcard to constituents in the 20th District with useful contact information and video resources about the many important issues affecting our communities and state. WATCH...

April 22, 2024