Bipartisan Senate Acts to Finally Close One-in-the-Nation Immunity Loophole for Faulty Drug Manufacturers
Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide...
Sen. Irwin Introduces Bill to Give Tribes a Voice with Foster Care Review Boards
LANSING, Mich. (September 20, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced Senate Bill 498 to ensure that Michigan’s Foster Care Review Boards (FCRB) will work effectively with tribal governments to serve Native American children. The bill,...
Irwin, Wilson secure major investment in the Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center
LANSING, Mich. (Jun. 29, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti) are pleased to announce that the legislature approved a $15,000,000 investment in the state budget for the Eastern Washtenaw Community and...
Irwin, Cavanagh Introduce Bills to Help Michiganians Struggling with Debt
Updated garnishment and bankruptcy exemptions are needed to ensure the newly increased state EITC goes to vulnerable families, not out-of-state debt collectors LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Mary...
Cancer-Free Camping: Irwin Bill To Keep Harmful Chemicals Off Tents Passes Senate Chambers Unanimously
LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) is pleased to announce his legislation, Senate Bill 262, was unanimously voted out of the Senate today to make it legal to sell camping tents without harmful chemical coatings....
Irwin Bill Would Ban Toxic Food Packaging
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bill 327 on Wednesday. The bill would ban toxic PFAS, bisphenol, and phthalate “forever chemicals” from use in food packaging manufactured or sold in Michigan. Used for...
Irwin Bill Would Improve Patients’ Access to Care by Removing Bureaucratic Barriers for Nurse Practitioners
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) today announced Senate Bill 279 to help alleviate Michigan’s health care provider shortages by removing unnecessary rules that prevent nurse practitioners from using the full extent of...
Sens. Irwin, McBroom Introduce Bipartisan Bills Empowering Michiganians to Participate in Community Solar
Legislation Removes Barriers Preventing Homeowners, Small Businesses From Benefiting From Local Solar Projects LANSING, Mich. (March 7, 2023) — Michigan residents and businesses could lower their utility costs, strengthen the state’s energy...
Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Juvenile Life Without Parole in Michigan
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2023) — Earlier this week, Senate and House members introduced bipartisan legislation that abolishes juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) in Michigan to align our state with 26 other states that have taken steps to comply...
Bipartisan Senate Acts to Finally Close One-in-the-Nation Immunity Loophole for Faulty Drug Manufacturers
Senate passes Irwin bill to eliminate drug industry immunity, restore justice for victims and families LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate voted 30-8 to overwhelmingly pass Senate Bill 410, legislation sponsored by...
Democratic Legislators Introduce Legislation to Help Students with Dyslexia
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2023) — On Wednesday, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and Rep. Carol Glanville (D-Walker) introduced comprehensive legislation to identify children who show signs of dyslexia and provide...
Sen. Irwin Introduces Bill to Give Tribes a Voice with Foster Care Review Boards
LANSING, Mich. (September 20, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced Senate Bill 498 to ensure that Michigan’s Foster Care Review Boards (FCRB) will work effectively with tribal governments to serve Native American children. The bill,...
Irwin, Wilson secure major investment in the Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center
LANSING, Mich. (Jun. 29, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. (D-Ypsilanti) are pleased to announce that the legislature approved a $15,000,000 investment in the state budget for the Eastern Washtenaw Community and...
Irwin, Cavanagh Introduce Bills to Help Michiganians Struggling with Debt
Updated garnishment and bankruptcy exemptions are needed to ensure the newly increased state EITC goes to vulnerable families, not out-of-state debt collectors LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2023) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Mary...
Cancer-Free Camping: Irwin Bill To Keep Harmful Chemicals Off Tents Passes Senate Chambers Unanimously
LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) is pleased to announce his legislation, Senate Bill 262, was unanimously voted out of the Senate today to make it legal to sell camping tents without harmful chemical coatings....
Irwin Bill Would Ban Toxic Food Packaging
LANSING, Mich. (May 4, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Bill 327 on Wednesday. The bill would ban toxic PFAS, bisphenol, and phthalate “forever chemicals” from use in food packaging manufactured or sold in Michigan. Used for...
Irwin Bill Would Improve Patients’ Access to Care by Removing Bureaucratic Barriers for Nurse Practitioners
LANSING, Mich. (April 20, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) today announced Senate Bill 279 to help alleviate Michigan’s health care provider shortages by removing unnecessary rules that prevent nurse practitioners from using the full extent of...
Sens. Irwin, McBroom Introduce Bipartisan Bills Empowering Michiganians to Participate in Community Solar
Legislation Removes Barriers Preventing Homeowners, Small Businesses From Benefiting From Local Solar Projects LANSING, Mich. (March 7, 2023) — Michigan residents and businesses could lower their utility costs, strengthen the state’s energy...
Bipartisan Bills Would Help Guardians Who Care for Tribal Children
LANSING, Mich. (March 2, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) today introduced legislation to ensure Native American children can benefit from guardianship assistance on an equal basis, and to support more...
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