by admin | May 16, 2024 | Press Release
SB 872 would end the practice of seizing children’s benefits LANSING, Mich. (May 16, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced legislation to end the state’s current practice of seizing foster children’s benefits to subsidize the state budget. Many...
by admin | May 7, 2024 | Press Release
Productivity Credits are proven strategy to reduce recidivism and prepare people who are incarcerated to return to their communities LANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced Senate Bill 861 as part of the Safer Michigan Act (SB...
by admin | Mar 5, 2024 | Press Release, Uncategorized
Clarification needed to end “denial, delay and death” as insurers evade requirements LANSING, Mich. (March 5, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill today that would clarify the scope of Michigan’s cancer treatment coverage law. Senate Bill 738...
by admin | Dec 12, 2023 | Press release
Implements recommendations of Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform DETROIT, Mich.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist signed first of its kind, bipartisan legislation transforming Michigan’s juvenile justice system and investing in diversion...
by admin | Dec 1, 2023 | Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills Supporting Workers, Teachers, and Tribal Communities Other legislation helps government work better LANSING, Mich.—Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation...
