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). 1/

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. 1/

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. 1/x

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. 1/2

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.

Always money for war. Never enough for those in need.

My friend Mallory McMorrow is running for US Senate. Here's why you should support her: 1/a lot

The 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/

It'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/x

Michigan Republicans passed their budget proposal this week. They cut funds for education, healthcare, and environmental protection. Here is a closer look at Republicans’ proposals for protecting clean air and water and for preventing flooding or higher water bills. 1/x

Tonight! The screening of "The Road Home" is happening at the Michigan Theater. I am excited to see this documentary about the affordable housing crisis in Washtenaw County. To reserve tickets for tonights premiere at 6pm: tix.marquee-arts.org/websales/pag...

The Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee just passed SB 829, legislation that distributes funding from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. (legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...)

Today, the Michigan Senate passed legislation requires hospitals to staff facilites without relying on over-working nurses. Routine use of forced overtime is dangerous for patients, reduces the quality of care, and drives away great nurses. www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?O...

Here in Michigan, we won a victory for freedom and sanity when we legalized cannabis. However, that fight is not over as attacks on our law continue and as this War on Drugs rips apart families and communities while contributing to greater addiction and isolation. #HashBash

#NoKings #Ypsilanti

The Senate subcommittee on Appropriations for the Depart of Health and Human Services is hearing the bad news from the BBB. Trump and Congressional Republicans passed a bill that not only increases our national debt, it also cuts programs for needy people & increases bureaucratic costs for states.

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...

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...

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...

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 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

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/

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/

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...