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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. In this e-news, you can find information about: Coffee Hours Legislative Updates Resources As always, you can reach my...
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[JOIN ME] Coffee Hour on Saturday, May 20
Dear Neighbors, I hope you’ll join me for my upcoming Coffee Hour on Saturday, May 20. This is a great opportunity to get an update on what I’ve been working on in Lansing and to share your thoughts, questions, and ideas. I look forward to seeing you there!...
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...
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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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