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Peter Abbarno commentary: Successful STEP housing should be community-up, not Olympia-down

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By Peter Abbarno
| The Reflector Verified
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. Unfortunately, House Bill 2266 moves us in the wrong direction, and that is why I did not support it.
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Peter Abbarno: Accountability and opportunity — getting child care right in Washington

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By Peter Abbarno
| Nisqually Valley News Verified
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 where taxpayer dollars are going.
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Peter Abbarno commentary: Children, parents and students lost big in the 2026 legislative session

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By Peter Abbarno
| The Reflector Verified
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.
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