Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How did Michigan give $50 million of our dollars to a new, Canadian mining company to extract copper from the Porcupine Mountains*, near the shore of Lake Superior, without approval from the legislature? 1/ 42018
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 04/08/2026If you're voting today in Michigan, and you want to: ✔️ secure universal health coverage ✔️ protect social security ✔️ protect clean water & clean air ✔️ stop Trump's militarism We need to make sure that Republican Rogers - and what he stands for - doesn't win. 030
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Michigan has the worst protections in the nation for people facing collection for unsecured debt. More of your income is taken, nothing in your bank account is protected, and debt collectors can even take your earned income tax credit (money the state sends to the lowest-income workers). 1/ 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I am excited that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just signed Senate Bills 585-586 into law, legislation to strengthen and protect the rights of individuals placed in guardianships. meji.org/news/meji-ce... www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...meji.orgMEJI Celebrates Passage of Two Guardianship Reform Bills | MEJIFor many years, the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) has advocated for reforms of the state’s guardianship and conservatorship systems. MEJI seeks to both better protect the rights of and empo... 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026More news from MI's budget on housing: I am very excited that we continued our investment in permanent supportive housing with $5M this year. This is an incredibly important investment that helps people that are chronically unhoused. www.csh.org/2026/07/mich...csh.orgMichigan FY27 Budget Includes $5 Million for Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF) | Corporation for Supportive HousingMichigan's Governor Whitman signs the state's FY27 budget that includes an additional bipartisan $5 million for supportive housing services. 001
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Today, Michigan's new Housing Opportunity Credit was signed into law. My bill (SB 966) was part of bipartisan legislation that will boost financing for affordable housing developments and is estimated to add 2,500 units a year in the coming years. www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/...crainsdetroit.comWhat Michigan’s new housing laws do to boost building, cut costsA new state affordable housing tax credit and limits on corporate home-buying are intended to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage. 020
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Join US Senator Senator Elissa Slotkin, myself and others for a tele town hall tonight about housing. You can get connected through Sen Slotkin's page or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCav...youtube.comSen. Elissa SlotkinSenator from the great state of Michigan. Working to boost the middle class, protect our country, our kids and our democracy. Former national security official. 100
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Now that my friend and colleague, Sen McMorrow, has ended her campaign for US Senate, I am endorsing Abdul El Sayed. Here's why: Abdul El Sayed speaks clearly and directly to the needs of people. 1/ 424651
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Bad news for Michigan. Governor Whitmer and Michigan House Republicans teamed up to deliver a massive blow to teachers, public safety officers, corrections officers, and all public employees. 1/ www.freep.com/story/news/p...freep.comWhitmer vetoes 9 bills at center of spat in Michigan LegislatureGov. Gretchen Whitmer cited legal and administrative challenges that would follow if she approved the bills. 6407
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Finally. The courts finally ruled on a time-sensitive case to determine if the Michigan House Republicans had to follow the Constitution Art 4, Sec 33. MI House Republicans violated the state Constitution to withhold bills that passed both chambers in what amounted to a veto from the House Clerk.detroitnews.comMichigan House must present 9 stalled bills to gov under high court orderThe Michigan House must present nine bills passed in 2024 to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature under a Michigan Supreme Court order. 27419
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Michigan budget update, continued: Universities and Community Colleges The 2027 budget brings a small increase in funding to anchor institutions in Washtenaw like Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan. For WCC, the budget provides a 1.4% increase.michigan.gov 110
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026While the housing crisis looks different in different corners of Michigan, people across the state are struggling to find affordable housing. That's why we just passed a new program to build and rehab affordable housing in Michigan. 1/2 www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...clickondetroit.comNew bill for affordable housing in Michigan -- Here’s how the state will helpMichigan legislature is working to pass a new law to help build more affordable housing across the state. 130
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Supreme Court ruled to allow more money in politics and more partisan politics in government. Here's how: First, the court reversed recent precedent to allow political parties and big donors to avoid anti-corruption and transparency laws governing campaigns. 1/x 140
Reposted by Jeff IrwinTeam McMorrow @teammcmorrow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social is OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MICHIGAN’S LARGEST NEWSPAPER! 🗞️ 912627
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The Michigan Senate just passed legislation to prevent price gouging during states of emergency. These bills, SBs 1041-1043 prohibit large and unjustified price increases during a declared state of emergency. The bills affect hotels and lodging, emergency services, & energy products like gas. 1/2 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 19/06/2026When Michigan was moving towards a bill to exempt data centers from sales tax on their computers, I fought alongside many Senate Democratic colleagues to include protections for ratepayers and for water. [Cut into impossibly tiny chunks for Bluesky]senatedems.comDemocratic Legislators Aim to Hold Large-Scale Data Centers Accountable, Protect Michiganders and EnvironmentLegislation would shield Michigan workers, consumers, and natural resources from impact of data center projects 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Car insurance rates in Michigan are way too high. That's why I proposed legislation to reduce rates by 10%. My testimony: www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2... The legislation: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O... It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.legislature.mi.govSenate Bill 328 of 2025 - Michigan Legislature 110
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 16/06/2026This campaign ad is an example of how politicians contribute to the violence and threats of violence that have become commonplace since the rise of Trump. 1/2 michiganadvance.com/2026/06/10/n...michiganadvance.comNesbitt AI campaign video showing Whitmer and other top Dems getting attacked draws criticism • Michigan AdvanceA campaign video, generated using artificial intelligence, posted by Senate Majority Leader Aric Nesbitt in his bid for governor, has drawn criticism for what some have said promotes political violenc... 121
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Who thinks that members of Congress and especially the President should use their influence and information to trade stocks? Here is the latest on Trump's transactions: www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...cbsnews.comExplore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold. 003
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 05/06/2026This week, we passed my bills out of commitee to build more affordable housing by creating a state-based Low-income Housing Tax Credit. There are many actions we should take to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools to increase supply and one that we may find bipartisan agreement on. 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026My bill to protect juveniles who work with the police as confidential informants was just reported out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary, Civil Rights, and Public Safety committee. My bill requires parental consent for a juvenile to act as a confidential informant. 050
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 03/06/2026"Some retailers are rounding to the nearest 5 cents," Irwin told The Detroit News. "Some of them are rounding up and some down." What are we to do in a world without pennies? www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p... www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...detroitnews.comMichigan lawmaker proposes price-rounding plan for loss of penny"It makes sense for the (Michigan) Legislature to stipulate the treatment of pennies in this new penny-less world," state Sen. Jeff Irwin said. 140
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Did you know that instacart charges different rates to different customers or that Uber might try to charge you more if your phone battery is low? Have you seen electronic price tags in grocery stores? Michigan needs new and better consumer protection laws: senatedems.com/mcmorrow/202...senatedems.comSenate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing PracticesSenate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices 052
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Always money for war. Never enough for those in need. 142
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Detroit adopted our new state early-literacy approach before we made it law. Superintendent Vitti testified in favor of our legislation years before we were able to pass it and his efforts to implement these methods and deliver extra literacy support are already showing progress. 100
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Today in the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee we will be taking testimony on legislation to protect consumers who live in mobile home communities. Here is a description of the bills: www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...michiganpublic.orgBills to protect rights of manufactured housing community residents introduced in MI SenateA six-bill package has been introduced in the state Senate which aims to overhaul Michigan's manufactured housing laws for the first time in nearly 40 years. 020
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Ignoring our water infrastructure is like avoiding dental care... and we have been skimping on maintenance and water quality investments for decades. 1/x www.wilx.com/2026/05/10/g...wilx.comGov. Whitmer declares state of emergency after massive water main break in Oakland CountyGLWA officials say a 42-inch water main broke early Sunday morning. 100
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 07/05/2026My friend Mallory McMorrow is running for US Senate. Here's why you should support her: 1/a lot 133
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Michigan Senate passed our budget proposal. Now, we can compare and contrast the competing ideas from the House and Senate. For today, I want to compare the Education budgets with a particular focus on one hopeful area of agreement and on one area of disagreement between the chambers. 1/ 110
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026It's budget time! The Michigan Senate Democrats passed the 2026-27 budget proposal today. Among all of the elements of this budget, one piece that I am particularly proud of is our efforts to make it easier for residents to get help at home so that they can age in place. 1/x 151
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Michigan insurance rates are too high. One of the reasons is that Michigan rates pay for too many lawyers fighting about claims that obviously should have been paid. This is because Michigan is one of the few states that doesn't penalize insurance companies for denying a claim in “bad faith,” 1/detroitnews.comMichigan must protect insurance policyholders | OpinionMichigan's SB 245 aims to hold insurance companies accountable for bad-faith practices, giving policyholders a fighting chance. 1165
Reposted by Jeff IrwinMichigan Jill @whitchmi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Michigan SD35 will make a big choice on May 5: Elect wealthy self-funded Jason Tunney who will create more Trump chaos - or choose 30 yr Marine & Saginaw fire captain Chedrick Greene, who knows service & patriotism by living it daily. ✅Greene! Early voting starts 4/25! videopress.com/v/H29ObuXZvideopress.comserved_web-mp4SERVED is the fourth tv ad for Chedrick Greene's special election campaign for Michigan State Senate District 35. Vote Chedrick Greene on or before May 5, 2026. 01510
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Michigan Republicans passed their budget proposal this week. They cut funds for education, healthcare, and environmental protection. Here is a closer look at Republicans’ proposals for protecting clean air and water and for preventing flooding or higher water bills. 1/x 103
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Tonight! The screening of "The Road Home" is happening at the Michigan Theater. I am excited to see this documentary about the affordable housing crisis in Washtenaw County. To reserve tickets for tonights premiere at 6pm: tix.marquee-arts.org/websales/pag... 000
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Congratulations to Eli Savit and Garlin Gilchrist for earning the MDP nomination for Attorney General and Secretary of State. Whether it's protecting our voting rights or ensuring corporate polluters are held accountable, Savit and Gilchrist are capable and dependable allies for justice. 050
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee just passed SB 829, legislation that distributes funding from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...) 110
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Today, the Michigan Senate passed legislation requires hospitals to staff facilites without relying on over-working nurses. Routine use of forced overtime is dangerous for patients, reduces the quality of care, and drives away great nurses. www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O... 010
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Here 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. #HashBash 010
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 17/03/2026The Senate subcommittee on Appropriations for the Depart of Health and Human Services is hearing the bad news from the BBB. Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a bill that not only increases our national debt, it also cuts programs for needy people & increases bureaucratic costs for states. 152
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Thank you to Rep Debbie Dingell for pushing hard to bring this additional attention to cleaning up the Gelman plume. The federal government has more stringent cleanup standards for 1,4 dioxane and more tools to force accountability on the polluter. Dingell delivers again, Thank you Congresswoman! 031
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Tiny bits of plastic are getting into our bodies & our brains. They invade habitats, pollute our waterways and are eventually ingested by animals, like us. That's why yesterday, the Senate Natural Resources Committee passed a three bills to address microplastics. senatedems.com/irwin/2026/0... 030
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Today in the Michigan Senate HHS committee we focused on bills to address the child care crisis in Michigan. We heard from parents, providers, and employers how these bills would help. senatedems.com/irwin/2026/0... To watch today’s hearing, click here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ARm... 011
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Higher electricity rates for Michigan residents to keep this unnecessary plant open. I wish Trump treated his promises to coal executives like he treated his promises to voters to lower grocery prices, cut electricity rates in half, & to not start a war in Iran. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine... 030
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 04/03/2026When we increased the cannabis tax last year, I warned that this would not only destabilize a new and struggling legal cannabis market; but, also, that these new taxes would push buyers away, diminishing participation in the legal market and tax revenue along with it. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... 122
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026The Senate passed my bill almost unanimously. This bill removes a requirement that pension administrators withhold state income taxes from retirement incomes and attest that they advised their clients properly. Since we repealed the Republicans’ Retirement Tax... 120
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Trump's bombing of Iran was another reckless and cruel move meant to distract Americans from his failures at home and abroad. We have failed time and again with these colonial efforts at regime change. 180
Jeff Irwin @jeffmirwin.bsky.social · 27/02/2026This is one of many ideas Michigan should adopt to make housing more affordable. It also allows more density, up to 4 to 6 stories, on more parcels while opening up more design options. We should allow more diverse housing to be built to meet the needs of Michigan residents by passing HB 5570-5571. 092