April 29, 2019

35th District projects receive funding in new state capital budget

On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature passed a new, two-year capital budget. The $4.9 billion budget will fund various construction projects throughout the state. Thirty-fifth District legislators Sen. Tim Sheldon, Rep. Drew MacEwen, and Rep. Dan Griffey worked to secure $81.4 million in local project funding. Some of the investments...
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April 24, 2019

MacEwen sponsors Marshall Middle School student as House page

Sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, 14-year-old Olympia student Maggie Farr made the short trip to the Capitol earlier this month to serve as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. Maggie enjoys drawing, painting and doing aerial arts, as well as being involved in drama and plays....
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April 24, 2019

Rep. MacEwen joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to discuss the possibility of a special session this year

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to explain why he thinks it is likely the legislature will be forced into a special session over differing budget proposals. MacEwen also gives an update on the status of each of the three budgets.
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April 17, 2019

MacEwen sponsors Olympia High School student as House page

Last week, Olympia High School student Matthew Scott made the short trip to the Capitol to serve as a page for a week in the House Page Program. He was sponsored by 35th District Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union. During his week at the Capitol, Matthew attended page school every day...
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April 17, 2019

Rep. MacEwen joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to provide an update on the budget

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to discuss the status of budget negotiations. MacEwen says disagreements between House and Senate Democrats could lead to a special session.
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April 11, 2019

Reps. Smith, MacEwen express disappointment with governor’s continued disparagement of Boeing

During a one-hour town hall on CNN Wednesday night, Gov. Jay Inslee made the following remarks about the state’s largest employer, Boeing: “Boeing should not have been able to threaten the state of Washington to move 20,000 jobs out of our community. We’re the best place to make airplanes and...
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April 10, 2019

Rep. MacEwen joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to provide a session update

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to discuss forest health, measures that would limit wildfires, education funding, and his thoughts on the homelessness crisis. Note: Interview was ended abruptly due to radio station’s phone system crash
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April 08, 2019

House Democrats looking to raise taxes by $4.2 billion

Despite the fact we have record revenues and a $3 billion surplus, House Democrats are still looking to raise taxes by $4.2 billion over the next four years. Their $52.6 billion operating budget proposal would also increase spending by $8.5 billion from current levels. In my latest video update, I...
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April 03, 2019

Rep. MacEwen joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to discuss the governor’s comments on Boeing

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, joins iFiberOne NewsRadio to discuss his letter to the governor regarding his comments on Boeing “blackmailing” the state. MacEwen also provides an update on his bills.
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