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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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 👇
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. 🧵
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
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people.
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people.
May 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people.
Michigan House Republicans are planning to "defund the DNR into oblivion" -- closing our state parks this summer and beyond.
Democrats are fighting back to keep our beloved parks -- from Saugatuck Dunes to Belle Isle to Mackinac Island -- open for the people.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You're aces.
And, to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and nurturing women in our lives -- Thanks and Have a Great Day!
And, to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and nurturing women in our lives -- Thanks and Have a Great Day!
May 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Happy Mother's Day, Mom! You're aces.
And, to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and nurturing women in our lives -- Thanks and Have a Great Day!
And, to all the moms, stepmoms, grandmas, and nurturing women in our lives -- Thanks and Have a Great Day!
Today, I introduced a bill to forever commemorate May 8th as Victory in Europe Day in Michigan.
At a time when fascism is again rearing its ugly head, we should celebrate when a heroic generation of Americans united and joined with our Allies to defeat Nazi Germany.
At a time when fascism is again rearing its ugly head, we should celebrate when a heroic generation of Americans united and joined with our Allies to defeat Nazi Germany.
May 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, I introduced a bill to forever commemorate May 8th as Victory in Europe Day in Michigan.
At a time when fascism is again rearing its ugly head, we should celebrate when a heroic generation of Americans united and joined with our Allies to defeat Nazi Germany.
At a time when fascism is again rearing its ugly head, we should celebrate when a heroic generation of Americans united and joined with our Allies to defeat Nazi Germany.
This Monday, I'll be with the amazing Senator Mallory McMorrow -- @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social -- to discuss how the Michigan Legislature really works and how you can have your say in how our laws are made.
I hope you'll join us.
Sign Up at: mobilize.us/s/OBGGKw
I hope you'll join us.
Sign Up at: mobilize.us/s/OBGGKw
April 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This Monday, I'll be with the amazing Senator Mallory McMorrow -- @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social -- to discuss how the Michigan Legislature really works and how you can have your say in how our laws are made.
I hope you'll join us.
Sign Up at: mobilize.us/s/OBGGKw
I hope you'll join us.
Sign Up at: mobilize.us/s/OBGGKw
Trump has created an illegal policy where he can exile -- without due process -- anyone who opposes him and forcibly send them to a foreign prison camp ... forever. If you have ever had "thought crimes" against Dear Leader, you may find yourself in the gulag.
He must be stopped!
He must be stopped!
April 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Trump has created an illegal policy where he can exile -- without due process -- anyone who opposes him and forcibly send them to a foreign prison camp ... forever. If you have ever had "thought crimes" against Dear Leader, you may find yourself in the gulag.
He must be stopped!
He must be stopped!
Trump has declared his intent to disappear American citizens without due process -- to send any of us to an El Salvadoran gulag on his own whim.
This isn't only about one man, it's about all of us and this country. It's about keeping our constitutional and democratic republic & the rule of law.
This isn't only about one man, it's about all of us and this country. It's about keeping our constitutional and democratic republic & the rule of law.
April 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Trump has declared his intent to disappear American citizens without due process -- to send any of us to an El Salvadoran gulag on his own whim.
This isn't only about one man, it's about all of us and this country. It's about keeping our constitutional and democratic republic & the rule of law.
This isn't only about one man, it's about all of us and this country. It's about keeping our constitutional and democratic republic & the rule of law.
It's here. We're in a Constitutional Crisis.
If Trump can violate the Constitution and defy the Supreme Court without accountability, he can literally do anything to anyone.
It's time, Republicans. You must stand up for America.
Impeach Trump!
🧵
If Trump can violate the Constitution and defy the Supreme Court without accountability, he can literally do anything to anyone.
It's time, Republicans. You must stand up for America.
Impeach Trump!
🧵
April 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It's here. We're in a Constitutional Crisis.
If Trump can violate the Constitution and defy the Supreme Court without accountability, he can literally do anything to anyone.
It's time, Republicans. You must stand up for America.
Impeach Trump!
🧵
If Trump can violate the Constitution and defy the Supreme Court without accountability, he can literally do anything to anyone.
It's time, Republicans. You must stand up for America.
Impeach Trump!
🧵
Sundown is almost upon us and people across Michigan are gathering around the seder table to mark this season of redemption, renewal, hope & liberation.
This Passover, I hope all of us will consider how we can overcome any adversity when we work together. Chag Sameach!
This Passover, I hope all of us will consider how we can overcome any adversity when we work together. Chag Sameach!
April 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Sundown is almost upon us and people across Michigan are gathering around the seder table to mark this season of redemption, renewal, hope & liberation.
This Passover, I hope all of us will consider how we can overcome any adversity when we work together. Chag Sameach!
This Passover, I hope all of us will consider how we can overcome any adversity when we work together. Chag Sameach!