Thank you to Rep Debbie Dingell for pushing hard to bring this additional attention to cleaning up the Gelman plume. The federal government has more stringent cleanup standards for 1,4 dioxane and more tools to force accountability on the polluter. Dingell delivers again, Thank you Congresswoman!

Tiny bits of plastic are getting into our bodies & our brains. They invade habitats, pollute our waterways and are eventually ingested by animals, like us. That's why yesterday, the Senate Natural Resources Committee passed a three bills to address microplastics. senatedems.com/irwin/2026/0...

Today in the Michigan Senate HHS committee we focused on bills to address the child care crisis in Michigan. We heard from parents, providers, and employers how these bills would help. senatedems.com/irwin/2026/0... To watch today’s hearing, click here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ARm...

Higher electricity rates for Michigan residents to keep this unnecessary plant open. I wish Trump treated his promises to coal executives like he treated his promises to voters to lower grocery prices, cut electricity rates in half, & to not start a war in Iran. www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...

When we increased the cannabis tax last year, I warned that this would not only destabilize a new and struggling legal cannabis market; but, also, that these new taxes would push buyers away, diminishing participation in the legal market and tax revenue along with it. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

The Senate passed my bill almost unanimously. This bill removes a requirement that pension administrators withhold state income taxes from retirement incomes and attest that they advised their clients properly. Since we repealed the Republicans’ Retirement Tax...

Trump's bombing of Iran was another reckless and cruel move meant to distract Americans from his failures at home and abroad. We have failed time and again with these colonial efforts at regime change.

This is one of many ideas Michigan should adopt to make housing more affordable. It also allows more density, up to 4 to 6 stories, on more parcels while opening up more design options. We should allow more diverse housing to be built to meet the needs of Michigan residents by passing HB 5570-5571.

Governor Whitmer's last State of the State focused on continuing our efforts to improve literacy and lowering the cost of housing and health-care. I was particularly excited to hear her highlight the literacy legislation we passed & how we must continue investing in kids to meet our literacy goals.

Governor Whitmer is set to deliver the State of the State address. You can watch it here: www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news...

I am excited to hear Governor Whitmer support training and early literacy curriculum that is informed by the science of reading. We passed a great law and now we need to follow through with funding. www.michiganpublic.org/education/20...

Right now the Michigan House Oversight Committee is digging into the conditions at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility. This facility is plagued by terrible conditions, especially mold. The state needs to step up and treat the women in prison with dignity. house.mi.gov/VideoPlayer?...

MI Electricity rates keep going up. We have one solution to save money on electricity: wasting less by allowing "virtual power plants" (www.energy.gov/edf/virtual-...). Utilities are fighting against these bills that would save us money. I tried to post video but: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Abm...

Our community is better because of Bob Guenzel. He was a great force for good and we still benefit from his leadership and the fruits of his tireless efforts to serve people. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

Senators Shink and I presented two bills today to save money and reduce energy waste. These bills enable Virtual Power Plants (SBs 731 and SB 732 - www.legislature.mi.gov/Home/GetObje...).

Michigan needs to step up to protect consumers against toxic vaping products. That's why I introduced SB 786-788 that together would reduce the toxic metals that people sometimes inhale while using nicotine or cannabis vapes.

Governor Whitmer released her 2026-27 Executive Budget Recommendation. I am hopeful that we will have a budget on time this year and that we survive the impacts of federal cuts to health care, food assistance, and infrastructure. Here is the recommendation: www.michigan.gov/budget/budge...

The circus of corruption in the White House continues.

Once again, Michigan is the cannon fodder for Trump's trade wars. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p... Btw- while we are dredging up the past, Michigan should have built this bridge rather than having the Canadians put up the investment.

Media outlets pushed the right-wing alternative to the Superbowl halftime show, advertising daily for the event run by a Republican political organization. In the end, the Puppy Bowl doubled TPUSA's weird halftime show. Viewers: Bad Bunny: 128M Puppy Bowl: 12M Right-wing halftime show: 5.7M

Your skin color should not be the basis for suspicion. The reckless racial profiling on our streets is making America a less safe and less prosperous place. youtu.be/ZT5Y0k0sKwg?...

He tried to cheat last time. It sounds like he's planning to try again. We can't let this liar break the law again to hold into power. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Costs are way too high right now. Too many Michigan families are being priced out of everyday life. As Secretary of State, I transformed a broken system and delivered results that lower costs and make government work for people.

Today we heard testimony on SBs 508, 509, and 510. We heard testimony from nurses, faith leaders, tribal leaders, law enforcement, & people who help domestic violence survivors that the fear and violence caused by ICE & their policy of racial profiling is damaging to human rights and public safety.

Today in the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection we passed my legislation to clean up an outdated law that causes extra paperwork and we considered bills to limit some medical debt collection practices. 1/

Ypsilanti Community Schools reports that ICE is targeting YCS schools. It is even more imperative that MI pass legislation protecting schools, courthouses and places of worship (SBs 508-510). People shouldn't be afraid of facing violence from untrained, reckless, and unaccountable federal agents.

Another escalation of violence and violations of our constitution from Republicans. This is bad for everybody involved. ICE agents shouldn't be asked to break down doors without warrants & people inside will have to make a quick decision about who is invading their home. apnews.com/article/ice-...

New family shelter in Ypsi addresses growing need for emergency housing. “When families are without a home it puts a tremendous strain on their children,” Irwin says. “Providing safety and stability to these kids and their families makes our community stronger.” concentratemedia.com/it-all-feels...

The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr. taught us many lessons. Today, I reflect on his example that non-violent protest in the pursuit of righteous goals holds great power. #emumlk

A sad warning for tribal members in Michigan. Tribal leaders are urging members to carry documentation of their citizenship in light of increasing ICE detainments of US citizen and tribal citizens in other states. www.sooeveningnews.com/story/news/l...

Michigan House Republicans were so hasty that they didnt know what they were cutting or how much of the previously approved-funding had already been spent. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov... 1/2

Michigan recently passed a landmark literacy law that weaves the science of reading into early elementary literacy instruction. This article talks about the progress we are making towards implementation. ✔️New qualifying assessments approved by MDE. 1/2

Michigan decided to raise taxes for EV and plug-in hybrid to the highest in the nation. This was a foolhardy decision that does almost nothing for our roads except for discouraging drivers in Michigan and discouraging innovation in our top industry. bridgemi.com/michigan-gov...

On the anniversary of Trump's failed coup, I am reminded again how apathy and distraction are a grave threat to our nation. We used to care about character and integrity. I'm not big on tradition for tradition's sake; but, I hope we can get back to those traditional values.

Over the last 20 years, Michigan electricity rates for residents have gone up 114%. For industry, rates have risen 11%. Electricity rates have been going up and up for the last twenty years. The article linked below outlines some of the causes: 1/

Americans can't afford health care and Republicans are focused on war, oil, and regime change, again. America deserves better than this.

Trump is increasing our energy bills again. First, it was making us pay his friends who own the Campbell coal plant, costing Michigan residents millions. Now, they want to prevent these cheaper, homegrown energy sources to keep the profits flowing to their fossil fuel donors.

Michigan Republicans don't care who gets hurt by their partisan games. www.facebook.com/share/r/1Er6...

The State Senate passed two bills to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. My legislation, SB 285, requires guardians to get an appraisal before selling the property (real estate) of a person deemed unable to manage their own affairs. 1/

Chairman Lowes of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians speaks out on the recent cruel and reckless cuts to moms and babies in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. youtu.be/Rxvf5h86v7I?... Miigwetch, Chairman Lowes! I am proud to stand with my chairman in opposition to Michigan House Republicans.

The State Senate voted to restore funding to projects that House Republicans cut indiscriminately last week. Here's the quick version: several community projects were approved in the 2024-2025 budget. Many of those projects were underway such as ... 1/

At the Literacy Summit yesterday, Gov Whitmer indicated that her administration will focus on improving our literacy rates for her last year as Governor. I am very excited to work with the Governor and her team to build on the new “science of reading” literacy laws that we passed last year. 1/2

Today, we passed SB 700 which will stop the Unemployment Insurance Agency from pursuing repayment from people that received pandemic unemployment assistance without any evidence of fraud. www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...

We have people in our state struggling with housing and hunger. That's why I voted against spending millions more every year to create a security team to escort legislators at public events and/or carry out investigations at the direction of the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader.

Today, we celebrated the new Alpha House East, an expansion of housing services for unhoused families in Washtenaw County. At a time when more families are struggling with increasing costs, especially for housing, this new homeless shelter is desperately needed.

Thank you to Judge Erane Washington and Ypsilanti Township for hosting a great grand opening for the newly renovated 14B District Court.

The circus of corruption continues, crypto-pardon edition: www.facebook.com/share/r/1DAt...

Great news. Judges just ruled that Trump's decision to cut off SNAP was wrong and that the contingency funds must be used. This should mean that food assistance continues for some time, if the adminstration complies with the court order. More details to come. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

“What matters in the near term is making sure that we feed hungry people and that we make sure that kids don’t go hungry and that we don’t suffer the unnecessary economic damage that this disruption will cause ...," Irwin said. www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Today I testified on behalf of two bills meant to reduce pollution and subsidies for oil and gas drillers. SB140 increases the fee paid by oil & gas companies to cover the cost of the employees that permit and inspect their wells. Currently, Michigan taxpayers subsidize this program with $4M/year.