Jeff Irwin
@jeffmirwin.bsky.social
Michigan State Senator from the 15th district.
I'm fighting for clean water, equal rights, and to help people out of poverty.
I like Great Lakes, human rights, free speech, and clean energy.
I'm fighting for clean water, equal rights, and to help people out of poverty.
I like Great Lakes, human rights, free speech, and clean energy.
On the anniversary of Trump's failed coup, I am reminded again how apathy and distraction are a grave threat to our nation.
We used to care about character and integrity. I'm not big on tradition for tradition's sake; but, I hope we can get back to those traditional values.
We used to care about character and integrity. I'm not big on tradition for tradition's sake; but, I hope we can get back to those traditional values.
Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump
The 255-page document, released on the last day of 2025, accounts for some eight hours of testimony.
www.pbs.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:58 PM
On the anniversary of Trump's failed coup, I am reminded again how apathy and distraction are a grave threat to our nation.
We used to care about character and integrity. I'm not big on tradition for tradition's sake; but, I hope we can get back to those traditional values.
We used to care about character and integrity. I'm not big on tradition for tradition's sake; but, I hope we can get back to those traditional values.
Over the last 20 years, Michigan electricity rates for residents have gone up 114%. For industry, rates have risen 11%.
Electricity rates have been going up and up for the last twenty years. The article linked below outlines some of the causes:
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Electricity rates have been going up and up for the last twenty years. The article linked below outlines some of the causes:
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Electricity rates climb, powering calls for change in Michigan
Michigan's residential electricity rates have more than doubled over the last 20 years, outpacing 46 other states and stoking political discontent.
www.detroitnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Over the last 20 years, Michigan electricity rates for residents have gone up 114%. For industry, rates have risen 11%.
Electricity rates have been going up and up for the last twenty years. The article linked below outlines some of the causes:
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Electricity rates have been going up and up for the last twenty years. The article linked below outlines some of the causes:
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Americans can't afford health care and Republicans are focused on war, oil, and regime change, again.
America deserves better than this.
America deserves better than this.
January 3, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Americans can't afford health care and Republicans are focused on war, oil, and regime change, again.
America deserves better than this.
America deserves better than this.
Trump is increasing our energy bills again. First, it was making us pay his friends who own the Campbell coal plant, costing Michigan residents millions.
Now, they want to prevent these cheaper, homegrown energy sources to keep the profits flowing to their fossil fuel donors.
Now, they want to prevent these cheaper, homegrown energy sources to keep the profits flowing to their fossil fuel donors.
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
Michigan loses funding in climate-related investments, green manufacturing projects
A year ago, Michigan was expecting a windfall of federal funds to fuel a transition to clean energy, along with billions of dollars' worth of green manufacturing projects subsidized by the Biden administration's climate spending bills.
www.cbsnews.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump is increasing our energy bills again. First, it was making us pay his friends who own the Campbell coal plant, costing Michigan residents millions.
Now, they want to prevent these cheaper, homegrown energy sources to keep the profits flowing to their fossil fuel donors.
Now, they want to prevent these cheaper, homegrown energy sources to keep the profits flowing to their fossil fuel donors.
Michigan Republicans don't care who gets hurt by their partisan games.
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December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Michigan Republicans don't care who gets hurt by their partisan games.
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The State Senate passed two bills to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. My legislation, SB 285, requires guardians to get an appraisal before selling the property (real estate) of a person deemed unable to manage their own affairs.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The State Senate passed two bills to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. My legislation, SB 285, requires guardians to get an appraisal before selling the property (real estate) of a person deemed unable to manage their own affairs.
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Chairman Lowes of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians speaks out on the recent cruel and reckless cuts to moms and babies in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
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Miigwetch, Chairman Lowes! I am proud to stand with my chairman in opposition to Michigan House Republicans.
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Miigwetch, Chairman Lowes! I am proud to stand with my chairman in opposition to Michigan House Republicans.
Chairman's Tribal Address - DECEMBER 2025
YouTube video by Sault Tribe TV
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December 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Chairman Lowes of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians speaks out on the recent cruel and reckless cuts to moms and babies in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
youtu.be/Rxvf5h86v7I?...
Miigwetch, Chairman Lowes! I am proud to stand with my chairman in opposition to Michigan House Republicans.
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Miigwetch, Chairman Lowes! I am proud to stand with my chairman in opposition to Michigan House Republicans.
The State Senate voted to restore funding to projects that House Republicans cut indiscriminately last week.
Here's the quick version: several community projects were approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Many of those projects were underway such as ...
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Here's the quick version: several community projects were approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Many of those projects were underway such as ...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The State Senate voted to restore funding to projects that House Republicans cut indiscriminately last week.
Here's the quick version: several community projects were approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Many of those projects were underway such as ...
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Here's the quick version: several community projects were approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Many of those projects were underway such as ...
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At the Literacy Summit yesterday, Gov Whitmer indicated that her administration will focus on improving our literacy rates for her last year as Governor.
I am very excited to work with the Governor and her team to build on the new “science of reading” literacy laws that we passed last year. 1/2
I am very excited to work with the Governor and her team to build on the new “science of reading” literacy laws that we passed last year. 1/2
Improving Michigan students’ reading skills ‘an all-hands-on-deck crisis,’ Whitmer says
The governor addressed a few hundred educators Monday during the state's first literacy summit, calling the subject her No. 1 priority for her final year in office.
www.mlive.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
At the Literacy Summit yesterday, Gov Whitmer indicated that her administration will focus on improving our literacy rates for her last year as Governor.
I am very excited to work with the Governor and her team to build on the new “science of reading” literacy laws that we passed last year. 1/2
I am very excited to work with the Governor and her team to build on the new “science of reading” literacy laws that we passed last year. 1/2
Today, we passed SB 700 which will stop the Unemployment Insurance Agency from pursuing repayment from people that received pandemic unemployment assistance without any evidence of fraud.
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Today, we passed SB 700 which will stop the Unemployment Insurance Agency from pursuing repayment from people that received pandemic unemployment assistance without any evidence of fraud.
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
We have people in our state struggling with housing and hunger. That's why I voted against spending millions more every year to create a security team to escort legislators at public events and/or carry out investigations at the direction of the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader.
November 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We have people in our state struggling with housing and hunger. That's why I voted against spending millions more every year to create a security team to escort legislators at public events and/or carry out investigations at the direction of the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader.
Today, we celebrated the new Alpha House East, an expansion of housing services for unhoused families in Washtenaw County.
At a time when more families are struggling with increasing costs, especially for housing, this new homeless shelter is desperately needed.
At a time when more families are struggling with increasing costs, especially for housing, this new homeless shelter is desperately needed.
November 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Today, we celebrated the new Alpha House East, an expansion of housing services for unhoused families in Washtenaw County.
At a time when more families are struggling with increasing costs, especially for housing, this new homeless shelter is desperately needed.
At a time when more families are struggling with increasing costs, especially for housing, this new homeless shelter is desperately needed.
Thank you to Judge Erane Washington and Ypsilanti Township for hosting a great grand opening for the newly renovated 14B District Court.
November 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Thank you to Judge Erane Washington and Ypsilanti Township for hosting a great grand opening for the newly renovated 14B District Court.
Great news.
Judges just ruled that Trump's decision to cut off SNAP was wrong and that the contingency funds must be used. This should mean that food assistance continues for some time, if the adminstration complies with the court order. More details to come.
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Judges just ruled that Trump's decision to cut off SNAP was wrong and that the contingency funds must be used. This should mean that food assistance continues for some time, if the adminstration complies with the court order. More details to come.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges ruled on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown.
www.detroitnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Great news.
Judges just ruled that Trump's decision to cut off SNAP was wrong and that the contingency funds must be used. This should mean that food assistance continues for some time, if the adminstration complies with the court order. More details to come.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Judges just ruled that Trump's decision to cut off SNAP was wrong and that the contingency funds must be used. This should mean that food assistance continues for some time, if the adminstration complies with the court order. More details to come.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
“What matters in the near term is making sure that we feed hungry people and that we make sure that kids don’t go hungry and that we don’t suffer the unnecessary economic damage that this disruption will cause ...," Irwin said.
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Michigan lawmakers weigh intervening as food assistance cutoff looms
Michigan lawmakers could provide a temporary "bridge" that covers costs until federal lawmakers agree to a funding plan, one state senator said.
www.detroitnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“What matters in the near term is making sure that we feed hungry people and that we make sure that kids don’t go hungry and that we don’t suffer the unnecessary economic damage that this disruption will cause ...," Irwin said.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Today I testified on behalf of two bills meant to reduce pollution and subsidies for oil and gas drillers.
SB140 increases the fee paid by oil & gas companies to cover the cost of the employees that permit and inspect their wells. Currently, Michigan taxpayers subsidize this program with $4M/year.
SB140 increases the fee paid by oil & gas companies to cover the cost of the employees that permit and inspect their wells. Currently, Michigan taxpayers subsidize this program with $4M/year.
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Today I testified on behalf of two bills meant to reduce pollution and subsidies for oil and gas drillers.
SB140 increases the fee paid by oil & gas companies to cover the cost of the employees that permit and inspect their wells. Currently, Michigan taxpayers subsidize this program with $4M/year.
SB140 increases the fee paid by oil & gas companies to cover the cost of the employees that permit and inspect their wells. Currently, Michigan taxpayers subsidize this program with $4M/year.
The circus of corruption continues. The President isn’t satisfied with his payments from corporations seeking approvals from his government, so now he wants YOU to pay him $230M.
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The circus of corruption continues. The President isn’t satisfied with his payments from corporations seeking approvals from his government, so now he wants YOU to pay him $230M.
The circus of corruption in the White House continues, this time with a presidential pardon, wiping away accountability for George Santos.
The rule of law means nothing to this administration, unless it is a tool to enhance their power and control.
The rule of law means nothing to this administration, unless it is a tool to enhance their power and control.
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The circus of corruption in the White House continues, this time with a presidential pardon, wiping away accountability for George Santos.
The rule of law means nothing to this administration, unless it is a tool to enhance their power and control.
The rule of law means nothing to this administration, unless it is a tool to enhance their power and control.
In Senate Committee, we just passed a package of legislation meant to protect consumers from unfair or arbitrary treatment from insurance companies.
These bills prohibit “post claim underwriting,” require insurers to fund market studies that regulators use to analyze rates, ...
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These bills prohibit “post claim underwriting,” require insurers to fund market studies that regulators use to analyze rates, ...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In Senate Committee, we just passed a package of legislation meant to protect consumers from unfair or arbitrary treatment from insurance companies.
These bills prohibit “post claim underwriting,” require insurers to fund market studies that regulators use to analyze rates, ...
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These bills prohibit “post claim underwriting,” require insurers to fund market studies that regulators use to analyze rates, ...
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I voted NO today on increasing fees for EV and plug-in hybrid drivers.
Michigan should be the leaders in building the cars of the future, not the leaders in taxing the cars of the future.
Unfortunately, the bill passed.
Michigan should be the leaders in building the cars of the future, not the leaders in taxing the cars of the future.
Unfortunately, the bill passed.
October 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
I voted NO today on increasing fees for EV and plug-in hybrid drivers.
Michigan should be the leaders in building the cars of the future, not the leaders in taxing the cars of the future.
Unfortunately, the bill passed.
Michigan should be the leaders in building the cars of the future, not the leaders in taxing the cars of the future.
Unfortunately, the bill passed.
The State budget passed.
Roads are the big winner with $1.8B in additional funding. Healthcare and education mostly avoided cuts. Environmental protection and public safety took small cuts.
Here are the budget bills: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
Roads are the big winner with $1.8B in additional funding. Healthcare and education mostly avoided cuts. Environmental protection and public safety took small cuts.
Here are the budget bills: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
House Bill 4706 of 2025 - Michigan Legislature
www.legislature.mi.gov
October 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The State budget passed.
Roads are the big winner with $1.8B in additional funding. Healthcare and education mostly avoided cuts. Environmental protection and public safety took small cuts.
Here are the budget bills: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
Roads are the big winner with $1.8B in additional funding. Healthcare and education mostly avoided cuts. Environmental protection and public safety took small cuts.
Here are the budget bills: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
The circus of corruption continues.
In this edition, Trump and Republicans are using government agencies for campaigning. This is another clear violation of ethical and legal boundaries.
In this edition, Trump and Republicans are using government agencies for campaigning. This is another clear violation of ethical and legal boundaries.
October 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The circus of corruption continues.
In this edition, Trump and Republicans are using government agencies for campaigning. This is another clear violation of ethical and legal boundaries.
In this edition, Trump and Republicans are using government agencies for campaigning. This is another clear violation of ethical and legal boundaries.
Moments ago, Michigan House Republicans voted to massively increase taxes on cannabis. This move will roughly double taxes on cannabis and threatens our successful market.
When Michigan residents approved legal cannabis, we set up a system that was the most successful cannabis market in the nation.
When Michigan residents approved legal cannabis, we set up a system that was the most successful cannabis market in the nation.
September 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Moments ago, Michigan House Republicans voted to massively increase taxes on cannabis. This move will roughly double taxes on cannabis and threatens our successful market.
When Michigan residents approved legal cannabis, we set up a system that was the most successful cannabis market in the nation.
When Michigan residents approved legal cannabis, we set up a system that was the most successful cannabis market in the nation.
The shoreline of the Great Lakes is owned by all, and we all are supposed to have access to the Great Lakes between the low and high water lines.
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Report: 19% of Lake Michigan shore now armored, limiting public access - Bridge Michigan
A new study from MSU researchers used aerial photography to show just how much Michigan’s western shoreline has changed since the high water crisis of 2020. The expansion of hard armoring brings conse...
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September 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The shoreline of the Great Lakes is owned by all, and we all are supposed to have access to the Great Lakes between the low and high water lines.
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