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.
How did Michigan give $50 million of our dollars to a new, Canadian mining company to extract copper from the Porcupine Mountains*, near the shore of Lake Superior, without approval from the legislature?
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August 26, 2026 at 2:41 PM
How did Michigan give $50 million of our dollars to a new, Canadian mining company to extract copper from the Porcupine Mountains*, near the shore of Lake Superior, without approval from the legislature?
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A rainy day tabling at Parkridge Summer Festival.
August 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A rainy day tabling at Parkridge Summer Festival.
If you're voting today in Michigan, and you want to:
✔️ secure universal health coverage
✔️ protect social security
✔️ protect clean water & clean air
✔️ stop Trump's militarism
We need to make sure that Republican Rogers - and what he stands for - doesn't win.
✔️ secure universal health coverage
✔️ protect social security
✔️ protect clean water & clean air
✔️ stop Trump's militarism
We need to make sure that Republican Rogers - and what he stands for - doesn't win.
August 4, 2026 at 8:26 AM
If you're voting today in Michigan, and you want to:
✔️ secure universal health coverage
✔️ protect social security
✔️ protect clean water & clean air
✔️ stop Trump's militarism
We need to make sure that Republican Rogers - and what he stands for - doesn't win.
✔️ secure universal health coverage
✔️ protect social security
✔️ protect clean water & clean air
✔️ stop Trump's militarism
We need to make sure that Republican Rogers - and what he stands for - doesn't win.
Michigan has the worst protections in the nation for people facing collection for unsecured debt.
More of your income is taken, nothing in your bank account is protected, and debt collectors can even take your earned income tax credit (money the state sends to the lowest-income workers).
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More of your income is taken, nothing in your bank account is protected, and debt collectors can even take your earned income tax credit (money the state sends to the lowest-income workers).
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July 29, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Michigan has the worst protections in the nation for people facing collection for unsecured debt.
More of your income is taken, nothing in your bank account is protected, and debt collectors can even take your earned income tax credit (money the state sends to the lowest-income workers).
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More of your income is taken, nothing in your bank account is protected, and debt collectors can even take your earned income tax credit (money the state sends to the lowest-income workers).
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I am excited that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just signed Senate Bills 585-586 into law, legislation to strengthen and protect the rights of individuals placed in guardianships.
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www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
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www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
MEJI Celebrates Passage of Two Guardianship Reform Bills | MEJI
For many years, the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI) has advocated for reforms of the state’s guardianship and conservatorship systems. MEJI seeks to both better protect the rights of and empo...
meji.org
July 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I am excited that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer just signed Senate Bills 585-586 into law, legislation to strengthen and protect the rights of individuals placed in guardianships.
meji.org/news/meji-ce...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
meji.org/news/meji-ce...
www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
More news from MI's budget on housing:
I am very excited that we continued our investment in permanent supportive housing with $5M this year. This is an incredibly important investment that helps people that are chronically unhoused.
www.csh.org/2026/07/mich...
I am very excited that we continued our investment in permanent supportive housing with $5M this year. This is an incredibly important investment that helps people that are chronically unhoused.
www.csh.org/2026/07/mich...
Michigan FY27 Budget Includes $5 Million for Supportive Services Transformation Fund (SSTF) | Corporation for Supportive Housing
Michigan's Governor Whitman signs the state's FY27 budget that includes an additional bipartisan $5 million for supportive housing services.
www.csh.org
July 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM
More news from MI's budget on housing:
I am very excited that we continued our investment in permanent supportive housing with $5M this year. This is an incredibly important investment that helps people that are chronically unhoused.
www.csh.org/2026/07/mich...
I am very excited that we continued our investment in permanent supportive housing with $5M this year. This is an incredibly important investment that helps people that are chronically unhoused.
www.csh.org/2026/07/mich...
Today, Michigan's new Housing Opportunity Credit was signed into law.
My bill (SB 966) was part of bipartisan legislation that will boost financing for affordable housing developments and is estimated to add 2,500 units a year in the coming years.
www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/...
My bill (SB 966) was part of bipartisan legislation that will boost financing for affordable housing developments and is estimated to add 2,500 units a year in the coming years.
www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/...
What Michigan’s new housing laws do to boost building, cut costs
A new state affordable housing tax credit and limits on corporate home-buying are intended to put a dent in the state’s housing shortage.
www.crainsdetroit.com
July 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Today, Michigan's new Housing Opportunity Credit was signed into law.
My bill (SB 966) was part of bipartisan legislation that will boost financing for affordable housing developments and is estimated to add 2,500 units a year in the coming years.
www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/...
My bill (SB 966) was part of bipartisan legislation that will boost financing for affordable housing developments and is estimated to add 2,500 units a year in the coming years.
www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/...
Join US Senator Senator Elissa Slotkin, myself and others for a tele town hall tonight about housing.
You can get connected through Sen Slotkin's page or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCav...
You can get connected through Sen Slotkin's page or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCav...
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Senator from the great state of Michigan. Working to boost the middle class, protect our country, our kids and our democracy. Former national security official.
www.youtube.com
July 16, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Join US Senator Senator Elissa Slotkin, myself and others for a tele town hall tonight about housing.
You can get connected through Sen Slotkin's page or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCav...
You can get connected through Sen Slotkin's page or watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCav...
Now that my friend and colleague, Sen McMorrow, has ended her campaign for US Senate, I am endorsing Abdul El Sayed. Here's why:
Abdul El Sayed speaks clearly and directly to the needs of people.
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Abdul El Sayed speaks clearly and directly to the needs of people.
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July 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Now that my friend and colleague, Sen McMorrow, has ended her campaign for US Senate, I am endorsing Abdul El Sayed. Here's why:
Abdul El Sayed speaks clearly and directly to the needs of people.
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Abdul El Sayed speaks clearly and directly to the needs of people.
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Bad news for Michigan.
Governor Whitmer and Michigan House Republicans teamed up to deliver a massive blow to teachers, public safety officers, corrections officers, and all public employees.
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www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Governor Whitmer and Michigan House Republicans teamed up to deliver a massive blow to teachers, public safety officers, corrections officers, and all public employees.
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www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Whitmer vetoes 9 bills at center of spat in Michigan Legislature
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cited legal and administrative challenges that would follow if she approved the bills.
www.freep.com
July 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Bad news for Michigan.
Governor Whitmer and Michigan House Republicans teamed up to deliver a massive blow to teachers, public safety officers, corrections officers, and all public employees.
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www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Governor Whitmer and Michigan House Republicans teamed up to deliver a massive blow to teachers, public safety officers, corrections officers, and all public employees.
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www.freep.com/story/news/p...
Finally.
The courts finally ruled on a time-sensitive case to determine if the Michigan House Republicans had to follow the Constitution Art 4, Sec 33.
MI House Republicans violated the state Constitution to withhold bills that passed both chambers in what amounted to a veto from the House Clerk.
The courts finally ruled on a time-sensitive case to determine if the Michigan House Republicans had to follow the Constitution Art 4, Sec 33.
MI House Republicans violated the state Constitution to withhold bills that passed both chambers in what amounted to a veto from the House Clerk.
Michigan House must present 9 stalled bills to gov under high court order
The Michigan House must present nine bills passed in 2024 to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature under a Michigan Supreme Court order.
www.detroitnews.com
July 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Finally.
The courts finally ruled on a time-sensitive case to determine if the Michigan House Republicans had to follow the Constitution Art 4, Sec 33.
MI House Republicans violated the state Constitution to withhold bills that passed both chambers in what amounted to a veto from the House Clerk.
The courts finally ruled on a time-sensitive case to determine if the Michigan House Republicans had to follow the Constitution Art 4, Sec 33.
MI House Republicans violated the state Constitution to withhold bills that passed both chambers in what amounted to a veto from the House Clerk.
Michigan budget update, continued:
Universities and Community Colleges
The 2027 budget brings a small increase in funding to anchor institutions in Washtenaw like Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan. For WCC, the budget provides a 1.4% increase.
Universities and Community Colleges
The 2027 budget brings a small increase in funding to anchor institutions in Washtenaw like Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan. For WCC, the budget provides a 1.4% increase.
www.michigan.gov
July 10, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Michigan budget update, continued:
Universities and Community Colleges
The 2027 budget brings a small increase in funding to anchor institutions in Washtenaw like Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan. For WCC, the budget provides a 1.4% increase.
Universities and Community Colleges
The 2027 budget brings a small increase in funding to anchor institutions in Washtenaw like Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and the University of Michigan. For WCC, the budget provides a 1.4% increase.
While the housing crisis looks different in different corners of Michigan, people across the state are struggling to find affordable housing.
That's why we just passed a new program to build and rehab affordable housing in Michigan.
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www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
That's why we just passed a new program to build and rehab affordable housing in Michigan.
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www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
New bill for affordable housing in Michigan -- Here’s how the state will help
Michigan legislature is working to pass a new law to help build more affordable housing across the state.
www.clickondetroit.com
July 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
While the housing crisis looks different in different corners of Michigan, people across the state are struggling to find affordable housing.
That's why we just passed a new program to build and rehab affordable housing in Michigan.
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www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
That's why we just passed a new program to build and rehab affordable housing in Michigan.
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www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...
The Supreme Court ruled to allow more money in politics and more partisan politics in government. Here's how:
First, the court reversed recent precedent to allow political parties and big donors to avoid anti-corruption and transparency laws governing campaigns.
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First, the court reversed recent precedent to allow political parties and big donors to avoid anti-corruption and transparency laws governing campaigns.
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July 1, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The Supreme Court ruled to allow more money in politics and more partisan politics in government. Here's how:
First, the court reversed recent precedent to allow political parties and big donors to avoid anti-corruption and transparency laws governing campaigns.
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First, the court reversed recent precedent to allow political parties and big donors to avoid anti-corruption and transparency laws governing campaigns.
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Reposted by Jeff Irwin
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social is OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MICHIGAN’S LARGEST NEWSPAPER! 🗞️
June 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social is OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY MICHIGAN’S LARGEST NEWSPAPER! 🗞️
The Michigan Senate just passed legislation to prevent price gouging during states of emergency.
These bills, SBs 1041-1043 prohibit large and unjustified price increases during a declared state of emergency. The bills affect hotels and lodging, emergency services, & energy products like gas.
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These bills, SBs 1041-1043 prohibit large and unjustified price increases during a declared state of emergency. The bills affect hotels and lodging, emergency services, & energy products like gas.
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June 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The Michigan Senate just passed legislation to prevent price gouging during states of emergency.
These bills, SBs 1041-1043 prohibit large and unjustified price increases during a declared state of emergency. The bills affect hotels and lodging, emergency services, & energy products like gas.
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These bills, SBs 1041-1043 prohibit large and unjustified price increases during a declared state of emergency. The bills affect hotels and lodging, emergency services, & energy products like gas.
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When Michigan was moving towards a bill to exempt data centers from sales tax on their computers, I fought alongside many Senate Democratic colleagues to include protections for ratepayers and for water.
[Cut into impossibly tiny chunks for Bluesky]
[Cut into impossibly tiny chunks for Bluesky]
Democratic Legislators Aim to Hold Large-Scale Data Centers Accountable, Protect Michiganders and Environment
Legislation would shield Michigan workers, consumers, and natural resources from impact of data center projects
senatedems.com
June 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
When Michigan was moving towards a bill to exempt data centers from sales tax on their computers, I fought alongside many Senate Democratic colleagues to include protections for ratepayers and for water.
[Cut into impossibly tiny chunks for Bluesky]
[Cut into impossibly tiny chunks for Bluesky]
Car insurance rates in Michigan are way too high. That's why I proposed legislation to reduce rates by 10%.
My testimony: www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2...
The legislation: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.
My testimony: www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2...
The legislation: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.
Senate Bill 328 of 2025 - Michigan Legislature
www.legislature.mi.gov
June 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Car insurance rates in Michigan are way too high. That's why I proposed legislation to reduce rates by 10%.
My testimony: www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2...
The legislation: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.
My testimony: www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2...
The legislation: www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...
It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.
This campaign ad is an example of how politicians contribute to the violence and threats of violence that have become commonplace since the rise of Trump.
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Nesbitt AI campaign video showing Whitmer and other top Dems getting attacked draws criticism • Michigan Advance
A campaign video, generated using artificial intelligence, posted by Senate Majority Leader Aric Nesbitt in his bid for governor, has drawn criticism for what some have said promotes political violenc...
michiganadvance.com
June 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This campaign ad is an example of how politicians contribute to the violence and threats of violence that have become commonplace since the rise of Trump.
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Who thinks that members of Congress and especially the President should use their influence and information to trade stocks?
Here is the latest on Trump's transactions: www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...
Here is the latest on Trump's transactions: www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...
Explore Trump's 3,600 stock trades from the first 3 months of 2026
View the companies and sectors the president's investment accounts bought and sold.
www.cbsnews.com
June 15, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Who thinks that members of Congress and especially the President should use their influence and information to trade stocks?
Here is the latest on Trump's transactions: www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...
Here is the latest on Trump's transactions: www.cbsnews.com/projects/202...
This week, we passed my bills out of commitee to build more affordable housing by creating a state-based Low-income Housing Tax Credit.
There are many actions we should take to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools to increase supply and one that we may find bipartisan agreement on.
There are many actions we should take to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools to increase supply and one that we may find bipartisan agreement on.
June 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
This week, we passed my bills out of commitee to build more affordable housing by creating a state-based Low-income Housing Tax Credit.
There are many actions we should take to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools to increase supply and one that we may find bipartisan agreement on.
There are many actions we should take to tackle the housing crisis. This is one of the tools to increase supply and one that we may find bipartisan agreement on.
My bill to protect juveniles who work with the police as confidential informants was just reported out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary, Civil Rights, and Public Safety committee.
My bill requires parental consent for a juvenile to act as a confidential informant.
My bill requires parental consent for a juvenile to act as a confidential informant.
June 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
My bill to protect juveniles who work with the police as confidential informants was just reported out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary, Civil Rights, and Public Safety committee.
My bill requires parental consent for a juvenile to act as a confidential informant.
My bill requires parental consent for a juvenile to act as a confidential informant.
"Some retailers are rounding to the nearest 5 cents," Irwin told The Detroit News. "Some of them are rounding up and some down."
What are we to do in a world without pennies?
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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What are we to do in a world without pennies?
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Michigan lawmaker proposes price-rounding plan for loss of penny
"It makes sense for the (Michigan) Legislature to stipulate the treatment of pennies in this new penny-less world," state Sen. Jeff Irwin said.
www.detroitnews.com
June 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
"Some retailers are rounding to the nearest 5 cents," Irwin told The Detroit News. "Some of them are rounding up and some down."
What are we to do in a world without pennies?
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
What are we to do in a world without pennies?
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Did you know that instacart charges different rates to different customers or that Uber might try to charge you more if your phone battery is low? Have you seen electronic price tags in grocery stores?
Michigan needs new and better consumer protection laws: senatedems.com/mcmorrow/202...
Michigan needs new and better consumer protection laws: senatedems.com/mcmorrow/202...
Senate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices
Senate Dems Intro Bills to Protect Michigan Consumers from Deceptive Dynamic Pricing Practices
senatedems.com
May 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Did you know that instacart charges different rates to different customers or that Uber might try to charge you more if your phone battery is low? Have you seen electronic price tags in grocery stores?
Michigan needs new and better consumer protection laws: senatedems.com/mcmorrow/202...
Michigan needs new and better consumer protection laws: senatedems.com/mcmorrow/202...
Always money for war.
Never enough for those in need.
Never enough for those in need.
May 20, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Always money for war.
Never enough for those in need.
Never enough for those in need.