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Sen. Irwin Introduces Bills to Tackle Expulsion Rates, Keep Kids in School
Senate Bills 886-888 would guarantee the rights of students in school disciplinary procedures LANSING, Mich. (March 25, 2026) — Today, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation to reduce improper school removals by protecting students’ rights to due...
Senate Energy and Environment Committee Advances Virtual Power Plant Legislation to Help Lower Utility Costs
Innovative energy proposal would use existing resources to increase energy reliability and resiliency, save consumers money LANSING, Mich. (March 19, 2026) — Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment passed Senate Bills 731-732. Championed by Sens. Sue...
Senate Committee Advances Legislation Addressing Dangerous Microplastics, Protecting Waterways
Senate Bills 503-505 would combat bioaccumulative microplastics found in water sources and everyday products LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture passed Senate Bills 503-505. Sponsored by Sens. Jeff...
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Thank you to AG Dana Nessel for protecting 7,094 families from losing their housing this year due to federal cuts.
Many are scrambling to help these people stayed housed as HUD pulls the rug on people with disabilities, mental health concerns, and substance abuse problems. Because the AG won this case, we have more time to prevent the chaos and cruelty of these evictions. ... See MoreSee Less
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The War on Drugs has been a costly failure and the posterchild for failed, big-government programs.
Here in Michigan, we won a victory for freedom and sanity when we legalized cannabis. However, that fight is not over as attacks on our law continue and as this War on Drugs rips apart families and communities while contributing to greater addiction and isolation.
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