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.https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mrfunngxzs25I 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. https://meji.org/news/meji-celebrates-passage-two-guardianship-reform-bills https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-058524 Jul 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfunngxzs25https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mrd6jqrpnk2jMore 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. https://www.csh.org/2026/07/michigan-fy27-budget-includes-5-million-for-supportive-services-transformation-fund-sstf/23 Jul 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd6jqrpnk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mr6p3uuvrk2sToday, 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. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/residential/cdb-new-michigan-housing-laws-20260721/21 Jul 2026 20:57 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6p3uuvrk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mqsbiiqckk2dJoin 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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavPE_osOr5wM3QYUzfs95A16 Jul 2026 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqsbiiqckk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mqheqscco22cNow 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. 1/12 Jul 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqheqscco22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mqcv46hlm22yBad 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. 1/ https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/10/whitmer-vetoes-9-bills-at-center-of-michigan-legislature-spat/90879090007/10 Jul 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcv46hlm22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mqcr7jqu5k2yFinally. 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. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/07/10/michigan-house-stalled-bills-high-court-order-whitmer/90873131007/10 Jul 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcr7jqu5k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mqce553ovc2pMichigan 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. https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship10 Jul 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqce553ovc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mq5ikszqnc26While 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. 1/2 https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/07/07/new-bill-for-affordable-housing-in-michigan-heres-how-the-state-will-help/08 Jul 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5ikszqnc26https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mplqtfjsjc2pThe 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. 1/x01 Jul 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplqtfjsjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mp4xkjr4ak2gThe 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. 1/225 Jun 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4xkjr4ak2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mont2a3sjc2eWhen 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] https://senatedems.com/mcmorrow/2026/06/18/democratic-legislators-aim-to-hold-large-scale-data-centers-accountable-protect-michiganders-and-environment/19 Jun 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mont2a3sjc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mojjggtob22wCar insurance rates in Michigan are way too high. That's why I proposed legislation to reduce rates by 10%. My testimony: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18t2ox2nt9/ The legislation: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0328 It passed out of Senate commitee with all Dems in support and all Republicans opposed.17 Jun 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojjggtob22whttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mogns6ojh223This 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. 1/2 https://michiganadvance.com/2026/06/10/nesbitt-ai-campaign-video-showing-whitmer-and-other-top-dems-getting-attacked-draws-criticism/16 Jun 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mogns6ojh223https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3moe2kpery22cWho 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: https://www.cbsnews.com/projects/2026/trump-stock-trades/15 Jun 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3moe2kpery22chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mnl4fp2hmk2cThis 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.05 Jun 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnl4fp2hmk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mni5f7ciws2kMy 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.04 Jun 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni5f7ciws2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mnf62j2zx223"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? https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/02/penny-shortage-rounding/90370209007/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/02/penny-shortage-rounding/90370209007/03 Jun 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnf62j2zx223https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mmhclwhefc23Did 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: https://senatedems.com/mcmorrow/2026/05/20/protect-michigan-consumers/22 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhclwhefc23https://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mmccgmnx3s2uAlways money for war. Never enough for those in need.20 May 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmccgmnx3s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mm3svdjbrk2c18 May 2026 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3svdjbrk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mlvk73tazk2rDetroit adopted our new state early-literacy approach before we made it law. Superintendent Vitti testified in favor of our legislation years before we were able to pass it and his efforts to implement these methods and deliver extra literacy support are already showing progress. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 May 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvk73tazk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mlo33xnkwk2rToday in the Michigan Senate Housing and Human Services Committee we will be taking testimony on legislation to protect consumers who live in mobile home communities. Here is a description of the bills: https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-05-07/bills-to-protect-rights-of-manufactured-housing-community-residents-introduced-in-mi-senate12 May 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo33xnkwk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mllmb2khjk2cIgnoring our water infrastructure is like avoiding dental care... and we have been skimping on maintenance and water quality investments for decades. 1/x https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/10/gov-whitmer-declares-state-emergency-after-massive-water-main-break-oakland-county/11 May 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllmb2khjk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mlbo445apk2vMy friend Mallory McMorrow is running for US Senate. Here's why you should support her: 1/a lot07 May 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbo445apk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mkqhcxufsk2cThe Michigan Senate passed our budget proposal. Now, we can compare and contrast the competing ideas from the House and Senate. For today, I want to compare the Education budgets with a particular focus on one hopeful area of agreement and on one area of disagreement between the chambers. 1/30 Apr 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqhcxufsk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mkocg22dns2oIt's budget time! The Michigan Senate Democrats passed the 2026-27 budget proposal today. Among all of the elements of this budget, one piece that I am particularly proud of is our efforts to make it easier for residents to get help at home so that they can age in place. 1/x29 Apr 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkocg22dns2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jeffmirwin.bsky.social/post/3mkid4q5ibk2cMichigan insurance rates are too high. One of the reasons is that Michigan rates pay for too many lawyers fighting about claims that obviously should have been paid. This is because Michigan is one of the few states that doesn't penalize insurance companies for denying a claim in “bad faith,” 1/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2026/04/22/michigan-bill-could-protect-insurance-policyholders-from-bad-faith-practices-andrews-opinion/89698762007/27 Apr 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:j2eqvote3dclteleqstrbbjh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkid4q5ibk2c