Peter Abbarno
Peter Abbarno
Legislative District 20
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Rep. Peter Abbarno meets with local students, encourages them to make a positive difference
Rep. Peter Abbarno recently toured schools in the Centralia School District, where he met with students to discuss career-readiness, trades careers, apprenticeships, college and secondary education, as well as opportunities in the legal and governmental fields. His first visit was to Futurus High School, a small pioneering school in an alternative setting that provides a... Read more » The post Rep. Peter Abbarno meets with local students, encourages them to make a positive difference appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Washington families need meaningful tax relief -Rep. Peter Abbarno
Washington’s carbon tax has increased the price of regular gasoline by about 50 cents per gallon. This tax isn’t just hurting Washington drivers at the gas pump, it’s increasing the cost of basic services and goods, including groceries. Despite numerous opportunities to help working families with meaningful tax relief in recent years, the majority party... Read more » The post Washington families need meaningful tax relief -Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Majority party prioritizing criminals at the expense of victims | Rep. Peter Abbarno
During a crime spree, House Democrats in Olympia introduced legislation to reduce sentences for gun, gang, and drug related crimes around schools. They also introduced legislation to allow criminals to vote, serve on a jury, and run for public office while incarcerated. Washington has the lowest number of police officers per capita. Rep. Peter Abbarno... Read more » The post Majority party prioritizing criminals at the expense of victims | Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session
From the Capitol Campus in Olympia, Rep. Peter Abbarno highlighted the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session that ended on March 7. The post The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Students in Chehalis’ VISIONS program tour state Capitol, meet with Rep. Peter Abbarno
Rep. Peter Abbarno on Thursday met students with the VISIONS program from Chehalis during their tour of the state Capitol. The VISIONS program is designed to prepare 18 to 21-year-old students with disabilities for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Students in the VISIONS program work and engage in the community, with classroom-based support, to... Read more » The post Students in Chehalis’ VISIONS program tour state Capitol, meet with Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
It’s a wrap! The 2024 legislative session adjourns | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno
Dear Neighbor, The 2024 legislative session adjourned, sine die, on Thursday – the constitutional 60-day deadline. Remarkably, Initiative 2113, restoring police pursuit; Initiative 2081 establishing a parental bill of rights; and Initiative 2111, banning personal state and local income taxes, passed the House and Senate and will become law in June. Thank you to the hundreds of thousands... Read more » The post It’s a wrap! The 2024 legislative session adjourns | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Rep. Abbarno provides update on final 2024 supplemental capital budget after House passage
The House unanimously approved a final 2024 supplemental capital budget today. The $1.33 billion plan invests heavily in bipartisan priorities, including K-12 school construction, mental health facilities, housing, and early learning facilities. The post Rep. Abbarno provides update on final 2024 supplemental capital budget after House passage appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Natural gas ban update from Reps. Peter Abbarno and Mary Dye
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Mary Dye provided an update on the natural gas ban (House Bill 1589). House Republicans voted against this bill earlier in session and strongly oppose the amended version. Our state has an affordability crisis. This policy would make utility bills more expensive and lead to the elimination of natural gas services.... Read more » The post Natural gas ban update from Reps. Peter Abbarno and Mary Dye appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Radio Report: House lawmakers unanimously adopt 2024 supplemental capital construction budget
The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously approved a final 2024 supplemental capital construction budget benefitting communities across the state. Nic Scott reports. Wash. House Republicans · 03-06-24 – RADIO REPORT: House lawmakers approve a 2024 supplemental capital construction budget SCOTT: Representative Peter Abbarno, the ranking Republican on the House Capital Budget Committee... Read more » The post Radio Report: House lawmakers unanimously adopt 2024 supplemental capital construction budget appeared first on Peter Abbarno. -
Final 2024 supplemental capital budget passes state House
The Washington State House of Representatives today unanimously approved a final 2024 supplemental capital budget. The $1.33 billion spending plan invests heavily in K-12 school construction, mental health facilities, housing, and early learning facilities. As the ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee, Rep. Peter Abbarno is the lead Republican negotiator and author of... Read more » The post Final 2024 supplemental capital budget passes state House appeared first on Peter Abbarno.