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April 06, 2026

Commentary: The high cost of Olympia’s hidden utility tax

By Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton Daily Chronicle Washingtonians are living through a relentless affordability crisis. From the grocery aisle to the gas pump, the cost of living has moved from “concerning” to “unsustainable.” Our state consistently ranks among the top three most expensive for gas, often a full dollar above the national average. Meanwhile, the...
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April 02, 2026

In The News: 35th District reps give legislative session wrap-up

June Williams | Apr 02, 2026 The 35th District delegation wrapped up a tough legislative session for the Republicans, but Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, and Reps. Dan Griffey and Travis Couture, both Republicans from Allyn, say they brought back some big wins for Mason County. All three lawmakers said the big disappointment in the session...
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April 02, 2026

MacEwen, Griffey, Couture keep Highway 3 project moving, secure key 35th District wins

Sen. Drew MacEwen, Rep. Dan Griffey, and Rep. Travis Couture say the supplemental capital and transportation budgets include important investments for the 35th District, led by a major win in keeping the Highway 3 Freight Corridor project on track. The lawmakers said protecting the Highway 3 project was a top priority this year after the governor’s proposed budget, released in...
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March 18, 2026

MacEwen scores policy wins as his bills to protect small businesses and lower utility costs are signed at Capitol

Sen. Drew MacEwen saw two of his key legislative priorities reach the finish line this week as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed measures aimed at providing financial relief to Washingtonians and streamlining state infrastructure projects. Senate Bill 5874 and Senate Bill 5690 both focus on cutting through bureaucratic red tape to protect the state’s economy and...
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March 01, 2026

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

In 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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I’m Drew MacEwen, your Senator from the 35th Legislative District.

Our district is a special place, a land of great natural beauty – forests, mountains, waterways, marshes, bays and inlets. We are one of the most rural districts in the state, which means our issues are different than those of urban areas. We need to make sure our voice is heard. We’re interested in economic growth and opportunity, good roads and good schools, and improved services for rural areas. We want to preserve our way of life and keep it affordable.

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Drew MacEwen

Senator, 35th Legislative District

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