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Irwin Bill Would Ban Toxic Food Packaging
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bill 327 on Wednesday. The bill would ban toxic PFAS, bisphenol, and phthalate “forever chemicals” from use in food packaging manufactured or sold in Michigan. Used for their water- and...
Irwin Bill Would Improve Patients’ Access to Care by Removing Bureaucratic Barriers for Nurse Practitioners
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) today announced Senate Bill 279 to help alleviate Michigan’s health care provider shortages by removing unnecessary rules that prevent nurse practitioners from using the full extent of their graduate...
Senate District 15 Updates
Dear Neighbor, I want to make sure you’re informed about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I’ve been working on. Featured in this newsletter: Coffee Hour Legislative Updates Resources As always, you can reach my office at...
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"The laws have been written in such a sweeping way that I think they have caused folks who have real claims of injustice, bona fide claims. It’s caused them not to even have a chance to go to court to make their claim, and I think it is wrong."
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Today is the first day of Pride Month! This year we have much to celebrate with finally expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity in Michigan. The Democratic Majority will continue to protect the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community so that everyone can live a full life here in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
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That expansion of the civil rights act needs better press. Like, most maps charting the safety of each state in the union is still charting Michigan as a 2 or 3 where 5 is the safest states.
This week, I introduced legislation with Rosemary Bayer to support rooftop solar.
"Business thrives on certainty, and the solar business is no different," Irwin said. "They need to know that there's a green light for investment here in Michigan."
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