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...
Sens. Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Shink Issue Statement on Court of Appeals Decision on Republicans’ “Adopt and Amend” Strategy
LANSING, Mich. — Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals offered an opinion that the Michigan Legislature’s previous “adopt and amend” strategy to negate ballot initiatives was constitutional and was used by Republicans in 2018 to undermine a...
“A Safety Net Only Works If You Can Use It Before You Hit the Ground”
Irwin bill would remove asset limit for food assistance LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill Wednesday to fight food insecurity. Senate Bill 35 would remove the legal requirement for Michigan to apply...
Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Singh Announces Assistant Leaders, Staff
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) announced Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen.-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet as assistant Senate majority floor leaders for the 102nd Legislature...
Irwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Vape Users’ Health
LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation that will protect Michiganians from toxic metals they inhale while using a tobacco, or marijuana, vape.Senate Bills 1108, 1109,...
Irwin Urges Congress to Protect Our Constitutional Rights
LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Resolution 157, condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Egbert v. Boule. It also urges Congress to create a statutory damages remedy...
Irwin Denounces Supreme Court for Striking Down Roe v. Wade
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 24, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement after today’s announcement of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling onDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which strikes down the...
Irwin Applauds Michigan Starbucks Employee Unionization Vote
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 8, 2022) — Today, Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement of congratulations and support to the Michigan Starbucks employees who recently voted to authorize a union: “These...
Brabec, Irwin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Student-Athletes
LANSING, Mich. (May 26, 2022) — Today, State Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) and State Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced bills to keep student-athletes safe by promoting awareness of sudden cardiac arrest...
New Poll Renews Push for Bipartisan Police Reform Bills
LANSING, Mich. (May 12, 2022) — Today, Campaign Zero released their Michigan poll results on police accountability, transparency, and use of force changes. The polling shows overwhelming support for a bipartisan bill package on police improvement...
“A Safety Net Only Works If You Can Use It Before You Hit the Ground”
Irwin bill would remove asset limit for food assistance LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced a bill Wednesday to fight food insecurity. Senate Bill 35 would remove the legal requirement for Michigan to apply...
Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Singh Announces Assistant Leaders, Staff
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2022) — Today, Senate Majority Floor Leader-Elect Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) announced Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen.-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet as assistant Senate majority floor leaders for the 102nd Legislature...
Irwin Introduces Legislation to Protect Vape Users’ Health
LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation that will protect Michiganians from toxic metals they inhale while using a tobacco, or marijuana, vape.Senate Bills 1108, 1109,...
Irwin Urges Congress to Protect Our Constitutional Rights
LANSING, Mich. (June 29, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced Senate Resolution 157, condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Egbert v. Boule. It also urges Congress to create a statutory damages remedy...
Irwin Denounces Supreme Court for Striking Down Roe v. Wade
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 24, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) issued the following statement after today’s announcement of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling onDobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which strikes down the...
Brabec, Irwin Introduce Legislation to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Student-Athletes
LANSING, Mich. (May 26, 2022) — Today, State Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-Pittsfield Township) and State Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) introduced bills to keep student-athletes safe by promoting awareness of sudden cardiac arrest...
New Poll Renews Push for Bipartisan Police Reform Bills
LANSING, Mich. (May 12, 2022) — Today, Campaign Zero released their Michigan poll results on police accountability, transparency, and use of force changes. The polling shows overwhelming support for a bipartisan bill package on police improvement...
Fixing the Nursing Shortage: Irwin, VanderWall Propose Tax Credit for Training Health Care Workers
LANSING, Mich. (April 7, 2022) – Sens. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) introduced legislation that incentivizes health care professionals to act as trainers or “preceptors”.Senate...
Good Government Relies on Good Oversight: Irwin, McBroom Propose Permanent Bipartisan Oversight Committee
LANSING, Mich. (March 28, 2022) – Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) and Sen. Ed McBroom (R-Waucedah Township) have introduced legislation that will greatly improve the functioning of our state agencies and ensure the Michigan...
Holding Drug Manufacturers Accountable: Irwin, Nessel Propose Eliminating Drug Immunity
LANSING, Mich. (March 18, 2022) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced legislation, supported by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, that allows consumers to hold pharmaceutical companies responsible when their...
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