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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...
After lengthy debate Sunday afternoon on the virtual House floor, a bill that would prohibit the open carry of firearms and other weapons within 250 feet of permitted demonstrations, rallies and...
Nearly $138 million for local projects in the 20th Legislative District have been included in the proposed $5.68 billion House capital budget, says Rep. Peter Abbarno, who serves as assistant ranking...
The state House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution Monday honoring the service and sacrifice of a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper from Chehalis, who died in the line of duty...
A comprehensive package of legislation was introduced Monday by House Republicans to address repercussions and concerns of a Washington Supreme Court ruling (State v. Blake) on Feb. 25 that deemed the...
For two weeks, lawmakers in the House and Senate have been working long days, evenings and even weekends on the virtual floors of both chambers debating, amending and passing bills to...
Rep. Peter Abbarno wants to know what you think. The 20th District lawmaker has created an online survey asking people to choose and rank their top seven legislative issues. Citizens can...
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, is trying to provide alternative options so homeless people living in tents, vehicles and RVs have facilities in emergency encampments and prevent wastewater discharges into storm drains...
Many people unable to find permanent housing are forced to live in vehicles in a park or government rights-of-way. As a result, waste is being directly discharged in bodies of water...
All five Republicans who serve on the House Environment and Energy Committee spoke out today against a bill that would kill jobs in Washington and could wipe out an entire industry....