Washington State Senate Deputy Republican Leader Drew MacEwen today criticized Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signing of the state’s new, nearly $78 billion, two-year operating budget, calling it a fiscally irresponsible betrayal of taxpayers. The senator called out the governor for abandoning his inaugural-address and session-long pledges to prioritize fiscal responsibility, avoid...

Sen. Drew MacEwen, R-Shelton, and Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, have proposed constitutional amendments in the Senate and House of Representatives aimed at providing property-tax payers with relief and certainty. The identical proposals provide a viable alternative to historic property-tax increases being advocated by Democratic majorities in both chambers as...

Sen. Drew MacEwen has been selected by the Senate Republican Caucus to serve as its deputy leader. The 35th Legislative District lawmaker was elected during a meeting of Republican senators to choose a new slate of leaders for the next two years. “I’m honored to be selected for such a...

Public safety was one of our biggest priorities in this short session. Your 35th District lawmakers are thrilled we were able to move the needle on this by passing the initiative to the Legislature to restore the ability of law enforcement to pursue criminals. Our 35th District sheriffs have told...