Transportation

January 18, 2020

Week one of this year’s 60-day legislative session is in the books

Thank you for subscribing to my legislative email updates. Topics in this update include: House Republican priorities for this session Survey question: Should the Legislature legalize sports betting in Washington state? Weekly interview on iFIBEROne News Radio Continuing to keep a record of my legislative meetings Contacting me As another...
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January 15, 2020

Washington House Republicans roll out plan to implement $30 car tabs, establish new funding source for transportation – without raising taxes

Barkis: “We have put solutions on the table that would respect the will of the voters and meet future transportation needs.” Washington House Republicans have unveiled a plan that would implement $30 car tabs, establish a new funding source for transportation and cut bureaucracy at the Washington State Department of...
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November 30, 2019

Your responses to my 2020 legislative priorities survey

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I’m sending this email update out tonight because starting tomorrow, all legislators will be under election-year restrictions. That means I won’t be able to send you any more email updates until the start of the 2020 session on Jan. 13. However, I will...
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February 07, 2019

Standing with small business owners; a closer look at my bills

Before I get to some of the bills I’ve introduced this session, I first wanted to recognize the incredible small business owners who stormed the Capitol last Monday to defend their livelihoods. In case you missed it, hair stylists and cosmetologists came by the hundreds to protest two Democrat-sponsored bills,...
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January 23, 2019

The 2019 legislative session is under way

I am honored by the opportunity you have given me to continue serving as your state representative. The trust you have placed in me year after year means a great deal. It’s a privilege to work on your behalf, and to bring your ideas, thoughts and perspectives to the forefront...
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January 24, 2018

Rep. Drew MacEwen reviews 35th District capital budget projects on KMAS

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, provides an overview on KMAS of the projects residents will see in the 35th District as a result of the recently passed capital budget. MacEwen also shares an update about the Belfair Bypass project, talks about bipartisan support for his budget reform bill and discusses how...
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February 22, 2013

Transportation package a disappointment for state legislators

The transportation package introduced yesterday, February 20, by House Democrats would unfairly impact the citizens of rural communities according to Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, and Sen. Tim Sheldon, D- Potlatch. Both legislators from the 35th District are disappointed to see a new tax offered alongside long awaited construction funds.
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