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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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One of the proposals holding up the state budget is the Republicans’ insistence on allocating $50M to subsidize a mining company's plan to mine copper in our state.
#copperwood #protecttheporkies #earmark #corporatewelfafe #Michigan #politics #democrats #republicans
#copperwood #protecttheporkies #earmark #corporatewelfafe #Michigan #politics #democrats #republicans
September 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
One of the proposals holding up the state budget is the Republicans’ insistence on allocating $50M to subsidize a mining company's plan to mine copper in our state.
#copperwood #protecttheporkies #earmark #corporatewelfafe #Michigan #politics #democrats #republicans
#copperwood #protecttheporkies #earmark #corporatewelfafe #Michigan #politics #democrats #republicans
The circus of corruption in DC continues. While Trump raises taxes on food, clothes, and consumer goods, he and his family are raking in billions and profiting off of the many conflicts of interest.
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Trump’s Calamitous Crypto Corruption
It’s enriching him and his family but endangering you, me, and the entire economy
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September 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The circus of corruption in DC continues. While Trump raises taxes on food, clothes, and consumer goods, he and his family are raking in billions and profiting off of the many conflicts of interest.
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Michigan is the cannon fodder for Trump's trade war.
Manufacturing investment is plummeting, Ford and GM are predicting huge losses, the USA ruined our relationships with our beloved Canadian partners, and consumers are paying higher taxes for almost everything.
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Manufacturing investment is plummeting, Ford and GM are predicting huge losses, the USA ruined our relationships with our beloved Canadian partners, and consumers are paying higher taxes for almost everything.
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September 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Michigan is the cannon fodder for Trump's trade war.
Manufacturing investment is plummeting, Ford and GM are predicting huge losses, the USA ruined our relationships with our beloved Canadian partners, and consumers are paying higher taxes for almost everything.
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Manufacturing investment is plummeting, Ford and GM are predicting huge losses, the USA ruined our relationships with our beloved Canadian partners, and consumers are paying higher taxes for almost everything.
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I dont know the difference between Kimmel and Fallon, but I know the difference between government censorship and social consequences.
When the President threatens media companies to support him politically or lose their license to operate, it is unconstitutional and un-American.
When the President threatens media companies to support him politically or lose their license to operate, it is unconstitutional and un-American.
September 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I dont know the difference between Kimmel and Fallon, but I know the difference between government censorship and social consequences.
When the President threatens media companies to support him politically or lose their license to operate, it is unconstitutional and un-American.
When the President threatens media companies to support him politically or lose their license to operate, it is unconstitutional and un-American.
School is in session, but the Michigan Legislature still hasn't passed a budget. This is outrageous and is already damaging K12 schools. If it continues, districts will need to borrow to make payroll, or worse.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
School is in session, but the Michigan Legislature still hasn't passed a budget. This is outrageous and is already damaging K12 schools. If it continues, districts will need to borrow to make payroll, or worse.
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Microplastics are in our water and they're in your brain. Microplastic concentrations in Great Lakes fish and in our water are only increasing, and we need to do more to prevent plastic pollution from invading our bodies.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Microplastics are in our water and they're in your brain. Microplastic concentrations in Great Lakes fish and in our water are only increasing, and we need to do more to prevent plastic pollution from invading our bodies.
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The delay from Lansing Republicans is already causing chaos for schools and making it harder to invest in the key priorities that make our schools better:
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Irwin wants free school meals to continue, fears state government shutdown will happen
State Senator Jeff Irwin says he’s scared what will happen if the state government shuts down on October 1st due to no state budget being passed. It’s already affecting the universal free breakfast an...
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September 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The delay from Lansing Republicans is already causing chaos for schools and making it harder to invest in the key priorities that make our schools better:
www.wemu.org/wemu-news/20...
www.wemu.org/wemu-news/20...
Check out my appearance on the "MIRS Monday Podcast." We talked about the #Michigan state budget, proposed cuts to services for seniors, roads, Medicaid cuts, and rising healthcare premiums.
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MIRS Monday Podcast | MIRSnews.com
Weekly news and analysis of Michigan politics by the professional journalists of MIRSnews.com
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September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Check out my appearance on the "MIRS Monday Podcast." We talked about the #Michigan state budget, proposed cuts to services for seniors, roads, Medicaid cuts, and rising healthcare premiums.
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I jumped on with WJR host Kevin Dietz to talk about @darrincamilleri.bsky.social bill to protect Michigan from radioactive waste and to increase dumping fees so that Michigan is no longer the regional dumping ground:
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Why Senate Approved Plans to Curtail Waste and Trash Import
Podcast Episode · All Talk with Kevin Dietz · 08/28/2025 · 9m
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August 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I jumped on with WJR host Kevin Dietz to talk about @darrincamilleri.bsky.social bill to protect Michigan from radioactive waste and to increase dumping fees so that Michigan is no longer the regional dumping ground:
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With families facing the pinch of higher prices and higher federal taxes on back-to-school supplies, I introduced legislation to create a state sales tax holiday for back-to-school expenses.
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SBs 498-499 (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...) for the full text.
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SBs 498-499 (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...) for the full text.
Irwin Proposes Back-to-School Tax Holiday to Help Michigan Families Afford School Supplies, Clothing
Irwin Proposes Back-to-School Tax Holiday to Help Michigan Families Afford School Supplies, Clothing
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August 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
With families facing the pinch of higher prices and higher federal taxes on back-to-school supplies, I introduced legislation to create a state sales tax holiday for back-to-school expenses.
senatedems.com/irwin/2025/0...
SBs 498-499 (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...) for the full text.
senatedems.com/irwin/2025/0...
SBs 498-499 (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...) for the full text.
The environmental protection budget from Michigan Republicans puts our drinking water and our Great Lakes at risk.
By slashing the funding and the staff meant to protect Michigan’s drinking water and air quality, this irresponsible budget puts our health at risk & endangers the Great Lakes we love.
By slashing the funding and the staff meant to protect Michigan’s drinking water and air quality, this irresponsible budget puts our health at risk & endangers the Great Lakes we love.
August 27, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The environmental protection budget from Michigan Republicans puts our drinking water and our Great Lakes at risk.
By slashing the funding and the staff meant to protect Michigan’s drinking water and air quality, this irresponsible budget puts our health at risk & endangers the Great Lakes we love.
By slashing the funding and the staff meant to protect Michigan’s drinking water and air quality, this irresponsible budget puts our health at risk & endangers the Great Lakes we love.
Michigan Medicine's capitulation to threats from the federal government is disgusting. Bending to these threats hurts transgender kids, putting lives in danger. It enables and emboldens those who will bully healthcare providers to accomplish political goals.
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Doctors under pressure as U-M ends gender-affirming care for minors - Bridge Michigan
Under federal threat, University of Michigan to end gender-affirming care for patients under age 19. That puts pressure on other doctors, too. ‘I’m not going to jail over this,’ says one.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Michigan Medicine's capitulation to threats from the federal government is disgusting. Bending to these threats hurts transgender kids, putting lives in danger. It enables and emboldens those who will bully healthcare providers to accomplish political goals.
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