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Washington’s Costly New Taxes and What’s Coming Next Aug 08, 2025

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The Fix Washington Podcast is back with Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno and Rep. Ed Orcutt in Kalama. The 20th District representatives break down the damaging tax increases passed by Democrats this year and share how House Republicans plan to fight for taxpayers and fiscal responsibility in the year ahead.

It's Become a Death By a Thousand Cuts! Jul 03, 2025

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Rep. John Ley, R-Vancouver, sits down with Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, to sound the alarm on the need for transparency and accountability on the multi-billion dollar I-5 Bridge Replacement Project. The pair also discuss the massive tax increases passed by the majority party in 2025, including the new gas tax that is already hitting Washingtonians at the pump and exacerbating Washington's affordability crisis in what has become a death by a thousand cuts.

Largest tax increase in state history? May 01, 2025

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On Sine Die, House Republican Deputy Leader and 15th District Rep. Chris Corry sits down with Hanna Scott for a post-session wrap up, including a breakdown of the largest tax increase in state history pushed through by the Democratic majority in 2025.

You May Never be Able to Afford a Home in Washington State After This... Apr 18, 2025

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The Clark County Episode! This week, 17th District Rep. David Stuebe, R-Washougal, and 18th District Rep. John Ley, R-Battle Ground, join Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia to discuss the massive tax increases being proposed by majority Democrats and the devastating impact they could have on the American Dream here in Washington state.

Parents may NEVER regain these rights Apr 12, 2025

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Rep. Deb Manjarrez, R-Wapato, gets fired up about parental rights and Washington's affordability crisis as she sits down with guest host and House Republican Caucus Chair, Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, to catch up on the big issues in the 2025 session. Manjarrez shares details on bills she and other House Republicans proposed to provide relief to Washingtonians struggling with the high costs of goods and services that were rejected by majority Democrats. She also shares her serious concerns for families as the majority party continues its efforts to gut the parental bill of rights passed just last year.

What Democrats are doing this session that will increase the cost of health insurance premiums! Apr 05, 2025

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Guest Host Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, sits down with Rep. Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, the ranking Republican on the House Health Care & Wellness Committee to talk about the state's drug and mental health crisis and what Democrats are doing this session that will increase the cost of health insurance premiums.

Taxing the Joy Out of Washingtonians! Mar 28, 2025

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Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, joins Hanna to breakdown the harmful budget proposals from Democrats, including the largest tax increase in state history.

Democrats want a new 2.6 cent per mile tax? Mar 21, 2025

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Hanna Scott is joined by 4th District Rep. Suzanne Schmidt, R-Spokane Valley, to discuss Senate Bill 5041, a bill that would give striking workers up to 12 weeks of unemployment benefits. Schmidt, who serves as the ranking Republican on the House Labor and Workforce Standards Committee, shares what the bill could mean for Washington businesses and schools. Schmidt, who serves as the assistant ranking Republican on the House Transportation Committee also shares her insights on a bill that creates a Road Usage Charge, or pay-per-mile program for Washington state drivers and what it could mean for your wallet should it make it to the governor's desk.

Bills...Bills....Bills...What Passed. What Died. And the Long Debates of House of Origin Cut-Off! Mar 15, 2025

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House Republican Floor Leader, Rep. April Connors, R-Kennewick, joins Hanna to break down the ten days of lengthy floor debate leading up to the March 12, House of Origin cut-off. From rent control and gun laws to vaccine mandates and parent's rights. Plus public safety, housing, homeless, agriculture, and more. It was a busy two-weeks in Olympia and for House Republicans it was all about teamwork!

The Good, the Bad, and the Fun Bills as We Hit the Halfway Point of the 2025 Session! Mar 08, 2025

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Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, catches up with 16th District Rep. Mark Klicker, R-Walla Walla, for a broad conversation that covers agriculture, local government, sidewalk cafes, cracking down on litter bugs, and the good, the bad, and the fun bills as we hit the halfway mark of the 2025 legislative session.

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