Drew MacEwen

A bill sponsored by Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, to make it easier for homeowners to make improvements to their property for the purpose of selling it became law today. House Bill 1749 ends the requirement for homeowners working on their house to register with Labor and Industries as a contractor...

Rep. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, has joined with leaders in Washington state and called for Auditor Troy Kelley to resign. The auditor was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on 10 counts allegedly stemming from his business practices prior to and during his time as auditor. The indictment comes in...

Last week, we were presented with two visions for Washington’s future. On one hand we saw a vision that is built on new and increased taxes. On the other, a vision built on prioritized spending and respect for taxpayers. These visions were laid out in the form of the House...

The House Democrats released their 2015-17 operating budget proposal late Friday morning, and will hold a public hearing on it in the House Appropriations Committee Monday afternoon.

It’s hard to believe we have just a few weeks left in the 2015 regular session. House committees are busy hearing Senate bills and Senate committees are hearing House bills. Yet much work remains to be done, including passing the budget. With an almost 9 percent increase in revenue, the...

The Washington State Medal of Merit was awarded to Gretchen Schodde of Mason County today in a joint session of the House and Senate. Ms. Schodde was awarded the Medal of Merit for founding Harmony Hill Retreat Center in Union.

This morning, Gov. Inslee declared a drought emergency for three Washington regions, including the Olympic Peninsula. The Washington State Department of Ecology has been working with municipalities to review the 62 watersheds in Washington state, several of which are in the 35th District. Thirty-four of the state’s watersheds are projected...

If you, or someone you know, have served as a Navy submariner like me, you may be familiar with halfway night. Halfway night is a tradition celebrated at the halfway point of a patrol. It was always a good opportunity to catch our breath, and have a night to build...

Thirty-fifth District state Reps. Drew MacEwen, R-Union, and Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, are holding a town hall meeting Saturday, March 14 at The Pavilion at Sentry Park in Shelton.