The Fix Washington Podcast

Washington House Republicans

Step into the Washington State House Republican Caucus. Join host Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, for in-depth and candid conversations with House Republican lawmakers to learn more about them, their policies, insights, and strategies as they work to fix Washington.

  1. Washington's Future In Nuclear Power

    Mar 22

    Washington's Future In Nuclear Power

    In this episode of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with 8th District Rep. Stephanie Barnard, R-Pasco, to discuss the policies shaping Washington’s economic future. Rep. Barnard explains why she launched a legislative Nuclear Energy Caucus and how advanced nuclear technology could strengthen the state's grid, grow jobs, and provide long-term, reliable base-load power for Washingtonians.

    21 min
  2. Democrats want to ARREST you for WHAT?

    Mar 19

    Democrats want to ARREST you for WHAT?

    In this episode of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with 9th District Rep. Mary Dye to discuss the policies shaping Washington’s economic and agricultural future. Senate Bill 5360 would give the Attorney General's Office unprecedented power to investigate, prosecute, and incarcerate Washingtonians who violate the state's vague environmental crime statutes. 🔗 Learn more about Rep. Mary Dye: https://representativemarydye.com 🔗Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov 🔗Past episodes of The Fix Washington Podcast: • The Fix Washington Podcast

    20 min
  3. Is THIS The Breaking Point?

    Feb 1

    Is THIS The Breaking Point?

    On episode 2 of the Fix Washington Podcast, host Rep. Peter Abbarno sits down with Rep. Suzanne Schmidt to hear her perspective on how Democrat tax hikes and overregulation are crushing employers, raising gas and housing costs, and pushing jobs across the border to Idaho. After Democrats passed $9.2 billion in crushing new taxes in 2025, Rep. Schmidt says her constituents are taxed enough already. If lawmakers keep piling on taxes and regulations, Washington won’t just lose revenue, it will keep losing workers, employers, and economic opportunity. Visit Rep. Suzanne Schmidt’s website to learn more about her efforts to increase jobs and economic opportunity in Washington state: https://suzanneschmidt.houserepublicans Schmidt bills on worker safety and paid leave fairness advance with bipartisan support: https://suzanneschmidt.houserepublicans Rep. Peter Abbarno: https://peterabbarno.houserepublicans Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov

    17 min
  4. Democrats are ignoring this problem

    Jan 30

    Democrats are ignoring this problem

    In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen joins House Republican Caucus Chair Peter Abbarno to discuss public safety, accountability, and affordability in Washington state. They break down how current laws, agency interpretations, and one-party control in Olympia are affecting families, local governments, and crime victims. The conversation dives into serious public safety concerns, including vehicular homicide sentencing, hit-and-run laws, fentanyl exposure in homes, and why key public safety bills are not receiving hearings. Rep. Jacobsen also addresses transparency issues within state agencies, unfunded mandates on local governments, and the growing strain on communities as costs continue to rise. Visit Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen’s website: https://cyndyjacobsen.houserepublican Three bills from Rep. Cyndy Jacobsen scheduled for committee hearings, including two to increase public safety: https://cyndyjacobsen.houserepublican... Rep. Peter Abbarno: https://peterabbarno.houserepublicans... Washington State House Republicans: https://houserepublicans.wa.gov The Fix Washington Podcast Washington State House Republicans

    16 min
  5. How did Washington get so expensive?

    Jan 3

    How did Washington get so expensive?

    In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Rep. Dave Stuebe joins host Rep. Peter Abbarno to discuss rising taxes, affordability, and the cost of living in Washington state. They break down how proposed income and payroll taxes, gas taxes, and state spending decisions in Olympia are impacting working families, seniors, small businesses, and rural communities. The conversation also covers transportation funding, energy policy, health care costs, and natural resource management. Rep. Stuebe highlights infrastructure needs in rural Washington, concerns about electricity shortages and economic development, Medicaid reimbursement rates, and the effect of wildfire policy and fish hatcheries on local economies.

    13 min
  6. This is why parents are losing faith in public schools

    12/29/2025

    This is why parents are losing faith in public schools

    In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Rep. Michael Keaton joins host Peter Abbarno to discuss rising taxes, affordability, and the growing cost of living in Washington state. They break down how recent tax policies and regulatory decisions in Olympia are impacting working families, seniors, and small businesses across the state. The conversation also dives into economic development, AI, and K-12 education. Rep. Keaton outlines the need for early childhood literacy, classroom accountability, and parental involvement. They discuss why families and taxpayers expect better results and how education reform can prepare students for the future workforce.

    15 min
  7. The $5.5 billion tax bill coming to WA workers

    12/13/2025

    The $5.5 billion tax bill coming to WA workers

    In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Reps. John Ley and Peter Abbarno sit down under the dome to break down how Olympia’s growing taxes and regulations are hitting families and small businesses. From skyrocketing insurance costs to a state budget that keeps getting bigger, they cover what it means for your wallet. They also dive into a new tax proposal introduced on Dec. 1 by Rep. Shaun Scott, D-Seattle. The bill would create a new “payroll excise tax” on employers — effectively an income tax on wages — modeled after Seattle’s JumpStart tax. House Bill 2100 aims to raise taxes by more than $2 billion per year and $5.5 billion per biennium, according to media reports.

    11 min
  8. What’s really happening across the Cascades

    10/29/2025

    What’s really happening across the Cascades

    In this episode of The Fix Washington Podcast, Rep. Gloria Mendoza sits down in her hometown of Grandview to talk about how Olympia’s taxes and regulations are hurting farmers, families, and small businesses in Eastern Washington. From high gas prices and food costs to crime and public safety, Mendoza explains why state Democrats are out of touch with the east side of the mountains and her efforts to protect the 14th District.

    21 min
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Step into the Washington State House Republican Caucus. Join host Peter Abbarno, R-Chehalis, for in-depth and candid conversations with House Republican lawmakers to learn more about them, their policies, insights, and strategies as they work to fix Washington.

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  • Creator
    Washington House Republicans
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Washington House Republicans 2024
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    The Fix Washington Podcast