Peter Abbarno
Peter Abbarno
Legislative District 20
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Rep. Peter Abbarno: Your voice matters in Olympia the 2026 legislative session
As we prepare to reconvene in Olympia in early January, now is the time for families, small businesses and communities to make their voices heard. The choices made this session will shape your household budget, your commute and your grocery bill — and ultimately, the future of our region. Real change doesn’t begin in the... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno encourages students to apply for the 2026 Page Program
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, is encouraging students across the 20th Legislative District, and the state, to apply for one of the most unique opportunities available to Washington teens—serving as a legislative page during the 2026 session. Each year, hundreds of students travel to Olympia to participate in the Washington State House of Representatives Page... Read more » -
Share your thoughts: How can we make Washington more affordable? | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno
Everywhere I go through the 20th District, one message keeps coming through loud and clear: life in Washington state is becoming too expensive. Families are stretching paychecks further than ever to cover essentials, and small businesses are struggling to stay open under the weight of new taxes, fees, and regulations. The two expenses I hear... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno honored by Thurston Economic Development Council for championing Agriculture Innovation Park
The Thurston Economic Development Council (EDC) has recognized Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, for his leadership in delivering state capital budget funding for the Tenino Agriculture Innovation Park. This investment strengthens Washington’s food production, processing, and rural jobs. Abbarno, assistant ranking member on the House Capital Budget Committee, worked to secure funding that moved the project... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno visits the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County during Great Futures Week
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, visited the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County to celebrate Great Futures Week and highlight the vital role before- and after-school programs play in supporting local youth and families. The Boys and Girls Club’s mission aligns closely with Abbarno’s advocacy for programs that build opportunity and stability for children across... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno encourages early learning providers to apply for state grant funding by Oct. 31
State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, a member of the House Capital Budget Committee, is encouraging eligible early learning and child care providers to apply for grants through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Early Learning Facilities (ELF) program before the Oct. 31, 2025, deadline. The ELF Expansion and Maintenance Competitive Grant supports Early Childhood Education... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno: Why Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library deserves our support
Every month, thousands of children across Washington state receive a book in the mail with their name on it — a brightly colored story filled with wonder, imagination and the promise of learning. For many, that book is part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a simple yet profoundly effective program that delivers free books to... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno: October tax hikes are scary
Washington families, seniors and small business owners are already confronting one of the highest costs of living in America. From food to housing, transportation to childcare, everyday expenses are squeezing household budgets. Now, with sweeping tax increases slated to take effect on Oct. 1 — and others already passed earlier this year — we will... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno: Protecting local voices and promoting good government
Good government does not happen by accident. It requires leaders who are accountable and citizens who are engaged. As your state representative and House Republican Caucus Chair, I have seen firsthand how the policies debated in Olympia directly affect families, homeowners, and small businesses in Lewis County and across Washington state. That is why one... Read more » -
Rep. Peter Abbarno highlights innovative Onalaska project as model for rural jobs, responsible forest management
Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, recently toured Krume Custom Lumber and Regenerative Industrial in Onalaska to see firsthand how an innovative partnership is transforming wood waste into a new rural economic opportunity. During the tour, Abbarno observed how leftover mill byproducts – once considered a costly problem – can be repurposed into valuable carbon-based products used... Read more »