Drew MacEwen

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, goes in depth about finalizing the budget while incorporating funding for the McCleary decision, and what that means for him and his committee. Also talks about his bill concerning end of course testing.

In late December, Gov. Inslee released an $8.7 billion tax package to solve the final piece of the McCleary puzzle. Since then, it’s been a waiting game to see when a more realistic proposal would be put on the table since there's no appetite among Washingtonians for massive new tax...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, discusses funding education on KMAS with Jeff Slakey. They talk about the many facets of the Majority Coalition Caucus budget proposal and how it will affect his district.

Rep. Drew MacEwen delivered remarks and took part in a ceremony Wednesday to formally present Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class Paul Buerger with the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Vietnam. Buerger, who served in the conflict from March 1968 to December 1971, never received a formal presentation of his...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, provides an overview of legislation he’s introduced to simplify the state’s business and occupation tax while also providing tax relief to hundreds of thousands of business owners in Washington state.

Majority Democrats rejected an amendment proposed by House Republicans that would have required education to be funded first before the House takes a final vote on the state operating budget and/or a transportation budget.

Earlier this week, a vote was taken in the House on a bill, House Bill 1059, to extend current state levy policy for one calendar year. The bill, which passed, would delay the coming ‘levy cliff,’ which is set to reduce the amount of money school districts are authorized to...

The 2017 legislative session is under way, and things are off to a fast start with bills being introduced, committee meetings taking place, and budget discussions being held. I'm excited to be back in Olympia representing you and bringing your priorities to the forefront.

During floor ceremonies Monday, the Legislature recognized the Miss and Mr. Mason Area Pageant with resolutions thanking participants for their community service in Mason County. Reps. Dan Griffey and Drew MacEwen sponsored the House resolution, HR 4603, and Sen. Tim Sheldon sponsored the Senate resolution, SR 8601.