Irwin, Cavanagh Introduce Bills to Help Michiganians Struggling with Debt
Updated garnishment and bankruptcy exemptions are needed to ensure the newly increased state EITC goes to vulnerable families, not out-of-state debt collectors LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Mary...
Cancer-Free Camping: Irwin Bill To Keep Harmful Chemicals Off Tents Passes Senate Chambers Unanimously
LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) is pleased to announce his legislation, Senate Bill 262, was unanimously voted out of the Senate today to make it legal to sell camping tents without harmful chemical coatings....
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...
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...
Sens. Irwin, McBroom Introduce Bipartisan Bills Empowering Michiganians to Participate in Community Solar
Legislation Removes Barriers Preventing Homeowners, Small Businesses From Benefiting From Local Solar Projects LANSING, Mich. (March 7, 2023) — Michigan residents and businesses could lower their utility costs, strengthen the state’s energy...
Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2023) — Earlier this week, Senate and House members introduced bipartisan legislation that abolishes juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in Michigan to align our state with 26 other states that have taken steps to comply...
Bipartisan Bills Would Help Guardians Who Care for Tribal Children
LANSING, Mich. (March 2, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) today introduced legislation to ensure Native American children can benefit from guardianship assistance on an equal basis, and to support more...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
“A Safety Net Only Works If You Can Use It Before You Hit the Ground”
Irwin bill would remove asset limit for food assistance LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill Wednesday to fight food insecurity. Senate Bill 35 would remove the legal requirement for Michigan to apply...
Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Singh Announces Assistant Leaders, Staff
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) announced Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen.-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet as assistant Senate majority floor leaders for the 102nd Legislature...
Irwin, Cavanagh Introduce Bills to Help Michiganians Struggling with Debt
Updated garnishment and bankruptcy exemptions are needed to ensure the newly increased state EITC goes to vulnerable families, not out-of-state debt collectors LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Mary...
Cancer-Free Camping: Irwin Bill To Keep Harmful Chemicals Off Tents Passes Senate Chambers Unanimously
LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) is pleased to announce his legislation, Senate Bill 262, was unanimously voted out of the Senate today to make it legal to sell camping tents without harmful chemical coatings....
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...
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...
Sens. Irwin, McBroom Introduce Bipartisan Bills Empowering Michiganians to Participate in Community Solar
Legislation Removes Barriers Preventing Homeowners, Small Businesses From Benefiting From Local Solar Projects LANSING, Mich. (March 7, 2023) — Michigan residents and businesses could lower their utility costs, strengthen the state’s energy...
Bipartisan Bills Would Help Guardians Who Care for Tribal Children
LANSING, Mich. (March 2, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) today introduced legislation to ensure Native American children can benefit from guardianship assistance on an equal basis, and to support more...
“A Safety Net Only Works If You Can Use It Before You Hit the Ground”
Irwin bill would remove asset limit for food assistance LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill Wednesday to fight food insecurity. Senate Bill 35 would remove the legal requirement for Michigan to apply...
Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Singh Announces Assistant Leaders, Staff
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) announced Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen.-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet as assistant Senate majority floor leaders for the 102nd Legislature...
Irwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Vape Users’ Health
LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation that will protect Michiganians from toxic metals they inhale while using a tobacco, or marijuana, vape.Senate Bills 1108, 1109,...
Irwin Urges Congress to Protect Our Constitutional Rights
LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Resolution 157, condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Egbert v. Boule. It also urges Congress to create a statutory damages remedy...
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