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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 Cavanagh (D-Redford...
Senate District 15 Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy pride month! This June, 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 in Lansing. In this e-news, you can find information about: Upcoming Coffee Hours ...
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. Michigan’s outdated fire code...
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Homelessness is increasing in Michigan. With federal changes coming that will end support for rapid re-housing programs that work, I think the state step in to support programs that are effective. ... See MoreSee Less
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Inflation is up and is outpacing wages.
Attacking Iran has been a massive blunder for America and Americans. It has made us less safe and less prosperous while enriching those who own the oil and defense contractors, including the Trump family. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we passed my legislation out of commitee to build and rehabilitate more affordable housing by creating a state-based Low-income Housing Tax Credit.
This program would run parallel to the federal LIHTC program.
There are many, many actions we should be taking to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools we need to increase housing supply and it is one idea that we can find bipartisan agreement on. In other words, this is one of the few ideas at the intersection of "important" and "possible" in the Michigan legislature, so I am excited to see it take this step. ... See MoreSee Less
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