Drew MacEwen

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...