Drew MacEwen

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...

The majority party has been using scare tactics — saying that our only choice is between a budget that slashes and burns vital services or a budget that massively increases the size of government using the largest tax increases in state history. This is a false dichotomy, and this week...

  Senate Republican Deputy Leader Drew MacEwen called on his colleagues to adopt the budget proposal unveiled by Senate Republicans today, saying it is proof that state lawmakers can adopt a new two-year operating budget that is better for education, protects our state’s most vulnerable citizens, and invests in public...

Sen. Drew MacEwen today called for the in-state construction of more ferries to meet the needs of Washingtonians and tourists visiting the region. MacEwen was responding to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s announcement that the electric-power conversion of two state ferries will be delayed until after Seattle hosts the World Cup in...

We’re two weeks into a new legislative session – and what an eventful two weeks it has been! The 2025 session began with what served as a farewell speech from outgoing Governor Jay Inslee, which portrayed Olympia as a shining example for the nation to follow – and conveniently ignored...

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...

Record spending continued in the nearly $72 billon dollar supplemental operating budget the legislature passed this year. The good news is the two-year spending plan does not include any new taxes. Unfortunately, it also does not include any real relief for middle-income families who are struggling. Under Democratic leadership, state...

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...

Senate Bill 5770 was among the biggest threats this session. The bill would have raised the more than 20-year-old 1% cap on the growth of state and local property taxes to 3%, allowing cities and counties to increase property taxes by that much every year without voter approval, creating a...