Throughout this year’s 105-day legislative session, one of our top priorities as House Republicans was pushing to implement emergency powers reform. Out of concern the governor would continue to rule by proclamation and executive order indefinitely, we introduced several bills that would have ensured adequate legislative involvement in long-lasting states...

Many of you have been contacting me regarding the governor’s recent decision to mandate vaccination for most state employees, health and long-term care workers. It’s unfortunate the issue of vaccination has caused so much polarization in our state and country. It shouldn’t be this way. I chose to get vaccinated...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins IFiberOneNews KMAS Radio to discuss public safety issues, protecting private property rights, his opposition to the majority’s capital gains income tax proposal, and needed transportation reforms. Wash. House Republicans · 03-10-21 – RADIO: Rep. Drew MacEwen discusses private property rights, taxes on KMAS Radio

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins KMAS to discuss a transportation budget request he’s submitted that would help improve safety and reduce congestion in the south Kitsap area. The 35th District lawmaker also discusses his opposition to the Democrats’ low-carbon fuel standard proposal, as well as police reform and public safety....

Details: Real Opportunities for All Washingtonians | Funding Priorities 2021-23 Biennial Operating Budget Proposal | Presentation House 2021-23 Biennium Operating Budget Proposals | Fiscal.wa.gov Washington House Republicans released their 2021-23 operating budget framework at a news conference today. Ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, says it...

The 2021 legislative session is under way. Legislators convened at the Capitol last Monday to pass temporary rules that allow us to meet remotely for the next several months. While a virtual session is far from ideal, I am making every effort to be as accessible to you as possible....

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, discusses the positives and negatives of this year’s mostly remote legislative session. He also speaks out against the recent violence at the U.S. Capitol, shares his opposition to tax increases proposed by House Democrats, and discusses how House Republicans hope to address COVID-19 this session. Wash....

The 2020 legislative session adjourned last Thursday. While it was certainly divisive at times, we ended on a note of bipartisanship, unanimously approving a bill to appropriate $175 million from the state’s rainy-day fund to assist with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) response efforts. Governor Inslee signed that bill into law yesterday. The...

Topics in this update include: A word on last week’s town hall meeting in Shelton Legislature working to fund coronavirus response efforts Democratic majority rejects House Republican tax cut proposals As always, I welcome you to contact me any time with your comments, questions or concerns. My email address is...