The holidays are upon us, which is a sign that a new legislative session is right around the corner. Since the 2016 session adjourned, I have been working in our district, meeting with constituents, and visiting schools, businesses and community groups. As a result of those meetings, I’d like to...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, talks with KIRO Radio's Dave Ross about legislation that would fund education first in the state budget before other programs.

It has been about one month since the Legislature adjourned for 2016. I have enjoyed being back in our district and meeting with constituents and community leaders to discuss the issues facing our state and region. There is much work to be done in Olympia, and I am as confident...

The Legislature has finally adjourned for the year after 80 days and yet another special session. More than 30 offers were exchanged between House and Senate negotiators as they worked to craft a budget. In the end, we produced a true supplemental budget that passed by a vote of 78-17....

For the seventh time since Jay Inslee became governor, the Legislature is in a special session. When we began the regular session in January, our mission was clear: pass a responsible budget to address emergencies and make technical corrections to the two-year budget we passed last year. Unfortunately, House Democrats...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union talks with KMAS about pressing issues in the legislature that have yet to be resolved.

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, talks with KMAS as the 2016 legislative session begins to wind down. He focuses on the budget and key legislation being considered by lawmakers.

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, talked with KMAS about the decision by House lawmakers not to impeach State Auditor Troy Kelley.

I am hosting a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To participate, residents can call (360) 355-3025. If you have questions during the call you can press the star (*) key on your telephone keypads.