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March 01, 2026

In The News: Let voters voice a real ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on income tax

n their march toward a state income tax, legislative Democrats tacked on a curious clause on the 85th and final page of their bill that declares it “necessary for the support of the state government and its existing public institutions.” The practical effect of this provision prohibits citizens from bringing a straightforward yes-or-no referendum on...
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February 28, 2026

Senate passes $80 billion budget with tax hikes, gimmicks and fund raids

This week marked a major milestone as the Senate approved updates to the state’s operating, capital, and transportation budgets. I am pleased to report that the capital and transportation budgets passed with unanimous support. These budgets provide critical investments for our infrastructure and communities, including securing the necessary funding for the SR 3 / Belfair...
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February 27, 2026

In The News: Belfair Bypass money on track after cuts proposed in WA gov’s budget

Though Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed transportation budget in December showed a potential cut and delay in state funding for the Belfair Bypass project, the major infrastructure plan in North Mason has been added back for the latest version, updated on Feb. 23. …The Belfair Bypass project, formally known as the Highway 3 Freight Corridor,...
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February 26, 2026

In The News: 35th District team holds town hall meeting

35th District Reps. Travis Couture and Dan Griffey, both Republicans from Allyn, and state Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, had a virtual town hall Feb. 18 to give an update on the current legislative session and take questions. MacEwen said one of his priorities is “making sure that the ability for economic development occurs in the...
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February 18, 2026

In The News: WA income tax ‘necessity clause’ in bill to block referendum challenge

The Washington Legislature has reignited one of the state’s longest-running political debates this session with a proposal to tax high-income earnings for the first time, pairing a new state income tax on millionaires with a contentious “necessity clause” that could limit voters’ ability to challenge the law at the ballot box. The Washington Senate approved...
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February 16, 2026

MacEwen blasts unconstitutional income tax

State Sen. Drew MacEwen issued a scathing response today following the Senate majority’s passage of Senate Bill 6346. The legislation would establish a new state income tax, a move MacEwen argues is both unconstitutional and a betrayal of the working people of Washington. “Washington is watching the majority embark on an insatiable quest for more...
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February 13, 2026

VIDEO: MacEwen Denounces Proposed Income Tax as Misleading

Senator Drew MacEwen strongly opposes Washington’s proposed income tax, citing repeated voter rejection and constitutional precedent. He argues the bill offers no real tax relief, calling it deceptive and warning it will eventually burden all residents while failing to address spending issues. Click here to watch now.
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February 12, 2026

MacEwen denounces Senate passage of controversial, undemocratic “Anti-Sherriff” bill

Today, the Washington State Senate Democrat Majority, on a party-line vote, passed Senate Bill 5974, a measure critics warn is an undemocratic, unconstitutional shift in how local law enforcement is governed. The bill would grant the Criminal Justice Training Commission, a board of gubernatorial appointees, the unprecedented power to decertify and remove a duly elected...
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February 12, 2026

VIDEO: Anti-Sheriff bill flies in the face of our democratic republic

We are seeing a direct assault on the independence of our law enforcement. This “Anti-Sheriff” bill isn’t just a policy tweak; it’s a fundamental shift that threatens the way we protect our communities. Your Sheriff should answer to you, the voters—not to a group of unelected bureaucrats or state-level appointees. When we strip away that...
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