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  • Staying connected as election-year communication limits begin | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno

    The 2026 legislative session is behind us, but the work of representing the 20th District continues every day. Since the Legislature adjourned on March 12, I have been back home meeting with constituents, visiting local organizations, attending community events, and continuing conversations about the issues affecting families, small businesses, schools, and communities across Southwest Washington.... Read more »

  • 2026 Legislative Session Review | 20th Legislative District

    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.

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno: Successful STEP housing should be community-up, not Olympia-down

    Washington state is facing a real and urgent housing crisis. Families are struggling, individuals are experiencing homelessness, and communities across our state are searching for solutions that are both compassionate and effective. We all share a common goal: helping people transition to stability, self-sufficiency and self-reliance. That goal must guide every policy decision we make.... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno: Accountability and opportunity — getting child care right in Washington

    Recent childcare reports raise serious concerns about Washington state’s handling of funding, with the state auditor questioning millions of dollars in payments tied to federal support. While the findings may not point to widespread fraud, they do reveal something equally troubling: gaps in oversight, weak verification processes and a system that is not consistently tracking... Read more »

  • VIDEO | Rep. Peter Abbarno debunks the myths about Washington state’s new income tax

    On Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the Democrats’ unconstitutional Washington state income tax bill into law. Marketed as a “millionaires’ tax,” supporters have made sweeping claims to build support for an idea Washington voters have rejected 10 times over the past century. House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno debunks some of those claims: ❌ Makes... Read more »

  • From the rearview mirror: 2026 session recap, mark your calendars for a virtual town hall, and the work ahead | An update from Rep. Peter Abbarno

    The 2026 legislative session has come to a close. I wanted to take some time to reflect on what happened in Olympia, what I worked on for the 20th District, and what it all means moving forward. This session was shaped by some of the biggest issues facing our state: affordability, taxes, public safety, energy... Read more »

  • 20th District virtual town hall on Monday, April 13

    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 the 2026 legislative session and other important issues impacting the 20th District. This is your chance to hear updates, ask questions, and engage directly... Read more »

  • Centralia student pages for Rep. Peter Abbarno in Olympia

    Lily Lewis of Centralia recently spent a week in Olympia serving as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives, sponsored by Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis. As part of the House Page Program, Lily helped with daily duties around the Capitol, including delivering messages and documents for lawmakers and staff, assisting on the House... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno: Children, parents and students lost big in the 2026 legislative session

    Every legislative session involves difficult decisions. Lawmakers must balance competing priorities while ensuring the state remains fiscally responsible. But when the 2026 legislative session ended in Olympia, it became clear that the people who lost the most were Washington’s children, parents and students. The Legislature approved an operating budget exceeding $80 billion for the 2025-27... Read more »

  • Rep. Peter Abbarno sponsors Napavine student in House Page Program

    Napavine High School student Natalie Fenwick recently traveled to Olympia for a week to serve as a legislative page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, sponsored her. During her time at the Capitol, Natalie assisted lawmakers and staff by delivering messages and documents across the legislative campus and supporting daily... Read more »