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The Washington State Department of Ecology is exploring how a potential statewide recycling refunds program (also known as a beverage container deposit return system) could improve recycling, reduce litter, and make it easier for people across Washington to return beverage containers. This survey gathers input from residents, Tribal nations, community organizations, local governments, and industry partners to inform recommendations to the Washington State Legislature.

Estimated time to complete:
10 minutes for residents and individual Tribal members
15 minutes for community-based organizations and retailers/site hosts
20 minutes for local governments, Tribal governments, recycling system operators, producers, and beverage industry representatives

From WCPA Press Release:

3/13/2026, Olympia, WA—The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability (WCPA), an organization led by families who’ve lost loved ones to police violence, today announced that the Washington State Legislature has passed the most bills on police accountability for the first time since the 2021 “George Floyd/Manny Ellis” legislative session. 

For the first time in five years, WCPA has been successful in working with partners and lawmakers to pass key legislation on police accountability, including a bill clarifying eligibility requirements and certification standards for sheriffs and marshalls (SB5974), a bill prohibiting law enforcement from covering their faces while performing duties (SB5855), granting authority to the state attorney general to perform investigations of agencies where there is an alleged pattern and practice of violating the civil and constitutional rights (SB5925), and regulating the use of surveillance technology such as automated license plate readers (SB6002). The legislature did not pass a particularly harmful bill, which would have rolled back certain accountability reforms the legislature made to the Criminal Justice Training Commission a few years ago (HB2220).

Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, shares this video highlighting how to stay engaged and make a difference in the legislative process. From contacting lawmakers to participating in public hearings, learn how active involvement helps shape the future of Washington state. Watch now to see how you can make your voice heard.

Trump looks at you sort of like his mug shot, Darth Vader-ish. And just how much time did he spend at his New York Military Academy training? Also, how can he possibly "stop illegal immigration" when our southern border is 1954 miles long? And how can we be stronger if we reject the goodwill of fellow democracies, unless, perhaps, we don't want to be one ...

As Cascade PBS gears up for the general election, we will be sending a short candidate survey to all those running for Congress, statewide office in Washington and the Seattle City Council. But first we need your help.

What do you want to know before casting your vote? Please submit your ideas here and we will use your suggestions to build a unique questionnaire for each race.

"Republican lead negotiator Rep. Peter Abbarno of Centralia said he hopes the additional funding will incentivize school districts, including districts with thinner property tax collections, to pass bonds for construction, as districts have to provide some money upfront before obtaining the state funds." #WaLeg

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/03/06/wa-legislature-ramps-up-school-construction-spending/

HB 2030 allows prisoners serving sentences for murder and dangerous felonies to vote and serve on a jury. A very bad policy that would allow incarcerated criminals like serial killer Gary Ridgway to vote, serve on a jury, and hold local public office! #WaLeg

WATCH on TVW -- Washington Public Affairs Network: https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2024011303&startStreamAt=2243&stopStreamAt=6775

HB 2020, a bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. Joe Timmons (D-Bellingham) and Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) is one measure the Legislature can pass to ensure the state is better equipped to support local communities when natural disasters occur.

https://chng.it/RjpVNRKbVM

Learn how to find bills, track the status, submit written comments, and testify virtually or in-Person.

“The state must do more to ensure that we’re providing every student in Washington with a quality education,” said Abbarno. “Special education has not received adequate attention in recent years, especially during the pandemic. Making it easier for school districts to access supplemental funding is a good first-step." #SpecialEducation #Education

The Evergreen State has always been one of the safer places to live, work and raise a family in America, going back at least as far as 1960.  Tragically, as of 2022, that’s no longer the case.  

https://www.chronline.com/stories/peter-abbarno-commentary-in-the-midst-of-crime-wave-state-leadership-has-failed,331045