Phil Skaggs
@philskaggs.bsky.social
Phil for State Senate, District 29: GR City, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, EGR, GRT. Current State Rep, District 80. Ex-Kent County & ex-EGR City Com, Dad, Kate's Husband.
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Phil Skaggs
@philskaggs.bsky.social
· Jul 3
I’m running to be your next State Senator because Michigan — and America — are in crisis.
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
I'm excited to invite you to the Big State Senate Campaign Launch!
With Special Guest @jocelynbenson.bsky.social, Candidate for Governor.
Monday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Center for Community Transformation
1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
More info 👇
With Special Guest @jocelynbenson.bsky.social, Candidate for Governor.
Monday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Center for Community Transformation
1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
More info 👇
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'm excited to invite you to the Big State Senate Campaign Launch!
With Special Guest @jocelynbenson.bsky.social, Candidate for Governor.
Monday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Center for Community Transformation
1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
More info 👇
With Special Guest @jocelynbenson.bsky.social, Candidate for Governor.
Monday, December 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
at The Center for Community Transformation
1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
More info 👇
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#GrandRapids! Tonight, we're doing a #MiCare town hall with @philskaggs.bsky.social at the East Grand Rapids Community Center! Come hear details of #Michigan's #HealthcareForAll plan and ask your questions to a panel of advocates. See you there!
October 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#GrandRapids! Tonight, we're doing a #MiCare town hall with @philskaggs.bsky.social at the East Grand Rapids Community Center! Come hear details of #Michigan's #HealthcareForAll plan and ask your questions to a panel of advocates. See you there!
Next time we melt down all these monuments to Confederate traitors and slavers and sell them off as scrap. No museums nor no far away parks. Destroy them!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
North Carolina Confederate Monument Goes Too Far, Lawsuit Says
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Next time we melt down all these monuments to Confederate traitors and slavers and sell them off as scrap. No museums nor no far away parks. Destroy them!
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
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Trump and Republicans are hurting Michiganders statewide. @philskaggs.bsky.social lays out how Michigan families are paying the price of their broken promises, from higher groceries to gas prices to lost manufacturing jobs. buff.ly/XGvD6RK
August 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Trump and Republicans are hurting Michiganders statewide. @philskaggs.bsky.social lays out how Michigan families are paying the price of their broken promises, from higher groceries to gas prices to lost manufacturing jobs. buff.ly/XGvD6RK
My new editorial in the @detroitnews: From spaghetti sauce to computer chips, Trump's trade wars, incompetent economic policies, and cruel budgets are harming Michigan's families.
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Skaggs: Tomato tariff adds to the woes of Michigan’s most vulnerable
Earlier this week, the Trump administration imposed a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes.
www.detroitnews.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My new editorial in the @detroitnews: From spaghetti sauce to computer chips, Trump's trade wars, incompetent economic policies, and cruel budgets are harming Michigan's families.
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
President Obama on the moment: "It’s going to require Democrats to just toughen up. What’s being asked of us is make some effort to stand up for the things that you think are right."
President Obama is right, it's time we all step up, fight back and dream big again.
I'm in! Who's with me?
President Obama is right, it's time we all step up, fight back and dream big again.
I'm in! Who's with me?
Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald ...
www.cnn.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
President Obama on the moment: "It’s going to require Democrats to just toughen up. What’s being asked of us is make some effort to stand up for the things that you think are right."
President Obama is right, it's time we all step up, fight back and dream big again.
I'm in! Who's with me?
President Obama is right, it's time we all step up, fight back and dream big again.
I'm in! Who's with me?
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ICE's average annual budget through FY 2029 is now going to be $27.6 billion, which makes it a higher-funded agency than the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
We are looking at a level of federal law enforcement in communities not seen in generations.
We are looking at a level of federal law enforcement in communities not seen in generations.
Republicans just took away your healthcare so they can fund their secret police: newrepublic.com/post/197612/...
Congress Gives ICE More Money Than It Could Have Ever Imagined
It’s impossible to overstate how much power ICE just got from Trump’s budget.
newrepublic.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
ICE's average annual budget through FY 2029 is now going to be $27.6 billion, which makes it a higher-funded agency than the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
We are looking at a level of federal law enforcement in communities not seen in generations.
We are looking at a level of federal law enforcement in communities not seen in generations.
Reposted by Phil Skaggs
Lawmakers in at least 27 states have introduced bills that would require voters to provide citizenship documents like a birth certificate or passport to vote. Such rules would block huge numbers of American citizens from
voting. bit.ly/3FVtayx
voting. bit.ly/3FVtayx
State Bills Would Require Passport or Birth Certificate to Register to Vote
As the Senate considers the SAVE Act, some state legislators are trying to replicate the bill’s restrictive show-your-papers requirements for voter registration.
www.brennancenter.org
July 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Lawmakers in at least 27 states have introduced bills that would require voters to provide citizenship documents like a birth certificate or passport to vote. Such rules would block huge numbers of American citizens from
voting. bit.ly/3FVtayx
voting. bit.ly/3FVtayx
📰 News is getting around: I’m running for State Senate because West Michigan deserves bold leadership willing to step up to the moment, fight back against Trump and MAGA, dream big again, and build progressive change for Michiganders.
Insider: Here's how much House, Senate have spent in taxpayer money to sue each other
The Michigan House and Senate have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer money suing each other, according to government agencies.
www.detroitnews.com
July 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📰 News is getting around: I’m running for State Senate because West Michigan deserves bold leadership willing to step up to the moment, fight back against Trump and MAGA, dream big again, and build progressive change for Michiganders.
I’m running to be your next State Senator because Michigan — and America — are in crisis.
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
July 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I’m running to be your next State Senator because Michigan — and America — are in crisis.
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
We need to face that reality, step up, fight back, and dream big again.
Let's Do This!
Join the Movement! www.philskaggs.com
I don’t mean to brag … but this is your @mihousedems.bsky.social Trivia Championship Team!
July 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I don’t mean to brag … but this is your @mihousedems.bsky.social Trivia Championship Team!
I wanted to let you know: after hearing from community leaders, I’m considering running to be your next state senator from district 29.
They believe we need a tough Democrat willing to fight back against the attacks coming from Trump Republicans AND for our shared values.
They believe we need a tough Democrat willing to fight back against the attacks coming from Trump Republicans AND for our shared values.
June 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I wanted to let you know: after hearing from community leaders, I’m considering running to be your next state senator from district 29.
They believe we need a tough Democrat willing to fight back against the attacks coming from Trump Republicans AND for our shared values.
They believe we need a tough Democrat willing to fight back against the attacks coming from Trump Republicans AND for our shared values.
Passed, signed, ceremonial photos taken, and it's law!
In response to heartbreaking reports of children maimed and exploited at work, I led the charge to modernize and improve our child labor protection laws to keep our young people safe on the job. 🧵
In response to heartbreaking reports of children maimed and exploited at work, I led the charge to modernize and improve our child labor protection laws to keep our young people safe on the job. 🧵
June 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Passed, signed, ceremonial photos taken, and it's law!
In response to heartbreaking reports of children maimed and exploited at work, I led the charge to modernize and improve our child labor protection laws to keep our young people safe on the job. 🧵
In response to heartbreaking reports of children maimed and exploited at work, I led the charge to modernize and improve our child labor protection laws to keep our young people safe on the job. 🧵
Winnie Brinks is on fire 🔥🔥🔥 — bringing the heat to Matt Hall, House Republicans & their budgets:
"This is very Trump-like behavior to cause a crisis and then to come in at the last second with some sort of half measure and pretend that they're being heroic."
www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
"This is very Trump-like behavior to cause a crisis and then to come in at the last second with some sort of half measure and pretend that they're being heroic."
www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
“The irresponsibility... cannot be overstated.” Budget negotiations go down to the wire in Lansing.
The July 1st deadline for the Legislature to send a finalized budget to Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s desk is approaching and the House and the Senate don’t appear to be close. Plus, a new referendum ef...
www.michiganpublic.org
June 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Winnie Brinks is on fire 🔥🔥🔥 — bringing the heat to Matt Hall, House Republicans & their budgets:
"This is very Trump-like behavior to cause a crisis and then to come in at the last second with some sort of half measure and pretend that they're being heroic."
www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
"This is very Trump-like behavior to cause a crisis and then to come in at the last second with some sort of half measure and pretend that they're being heroic."
www.michiganpublic.org/politics-gov...
ICYMI: Poll of Democrats in a primary for Michigan governor by the Glengariff Group (late May)
@jocelynbenson.bsky.social has opened up an early and overwhelmingly convincing lead. While the race isn't over, it's hard to see a path for the nomination for anyone other than Secretary Benson.
@jocelynbenson.bsky.social has opened up an early and overwhelmingly convincing lead. While the race isn't over, it's hard to see a path for the nomination for anyone other than Secretary Benson.
June 23, 2025 at 1:42 AM
ICYMI: Poll of Democrats in a primary for Michigan governor by the Glengariff Group (late May)
@jocelynbenson.bsky.social has opened up an early and overwhelmingly convincing lead. While the race isn't over, it's hard to see a path for the nomination for anyone other than Secretary Benson.
@jocelynbenson.bsky.social has opened up an early and overwhelmingly convincing lead. While the race isn't over, it's hard to see a path for the nomination for anyone other than Secretary Benson.
Happy Summer Solstice!
The longest day and the shortest night of the year marks the beginning of summer.
Living on the western edge of the time zone and in the north, Michigan is uniquely fortunate to have these amazing late summer nights.
Have a great summer, Michiganders!
The longest day and the shortest night of the year marks the beginning of summer.
Living on the western edge of the time zone and in the north, Michigan is uniquely fortunate to have these amazing late summer nights.
Have a great summer, Michiganders!
June 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Happy Summer Solstice!
The longest day and the shortest night of the year marks the beginning of summer.
Living on the western edge of the time zone and in the north, Michigan is uniquely fortunate to have these amazing late summer nights.
Have a great summer, Michiganders!
The longest day and the shortest night of the year marks the beginning of summer.
Living on the western edge of the time zone and in the north, Michigan is uniquely fortunate to have these amazing late summer nights.
Have a great summer, Michiganders!
I can’t be at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival this year (I’m out of state for a family emergency). We wrote a wonderful tribute and my colleagues will be presenting it to the Pride Center today on Calder Plaza at around 3:00 pm. Enjoy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I can’t be at the Grand Rapids Pride Festival this year (I’m out of state for a family emergency). We wrote a wonderful tribute and my colleagues will be presenting it to the Pride Center today on Calder Plaza at around 3:00 pm. Enjoy Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
In Kent County and across Michigan, families rely on Medicaid, SNAP food benefits & Medicare to get basic needs like health care, groceries and long-term care. Michigan Republicans want to gut these programs. That would be devastating to our neighbors.
You know me: I’m fighting for people!
You know me: I’m fighting for people!
June 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In Kent County and across Michigan, families rely on Medicaid, SNAP food benefits & Medicare to get basic needs like health care, groceries and long-term care. Michigan Republicans want to gut these programs. That would be devastating to our neighbors.
You know me: I’m fighting for people!
You know me: I’m fighting for people!
Happy Freedom Day!
#Juneteenth is a time to honor the suffering and struggle of those who were enslaved in our country, commemorate the end of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to the ongoing multiracial struggle for basic fairness, racial equity and social justice in America. #FreedomDay
#Juneteenth is a time to honor the suffering and struggle of those who were enslaved in our country, commemorate the end of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to the ongoing multiracial struggle for basic fairness, racial equity and social justice in America. #FreedomDay
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy Freedom Day!
#Juneteenth is a time to honor the suffering and struggle of those who were enslaved in our country, commemorate the end of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to the ongoing multiracial struggle for basic fairness, racial equity and social justice in America. #FreedomDay
#Juneteenth is a time to honor the suffering and struggle of those who were enslaved in our country, commemorate the end of slavery, and rededicate ourselves to the ongoing multiracial struggle for basic fairness, racial equity and social justice in America. #FreedomDay
Happy Flag Day!
From sea to shining sea!
From sea to shining sea!
June 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Happy Flag Day!
From sea to shining sea!
From sea to shining sea!
Huge crowd at the No Kings Rally in Grand Rapids! Come on down to Ab-Nab-Awen Park. We’re here until noon.
June 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Huge crowd at the No Kings Rally in Grand Rapids! Come on down to Ab-Nab-Awen Park. We’re here until noon.
Michigan House Republicans rammed through their education budget yesterday after introducing the bills only a few hours earlier in the dead of night. These bills are horrible for our schools and kids & are a complete embarrassment to responsible budgeting. Here's what they do: 🧵
June 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Michigan House Republicans rammed through their education budget yesterday after introducing the bills only a few hours earlier in the dead of night. These bills are horrible for our schools and kids & are a complete embarrassment to responsible budgeting. Here's what they do: 🧵
June 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
June 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
— A. Lincoln
— A. Lincoln
May 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.
— A. Lincoln
— A. Lincoln