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Sen. Jeff Irwin Introduces Bipartisan Safer Michigan Act to Reduce Future Crime
Productivity Credits are proven strategy to reduce recidivism and prepare people who are incarcerated to return to their communities LANSING, Mich. (May 7, 2024) — Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) has introduced Senate Bill 861 as part of the Safer Michigan Act (SB...
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Dear Neighbor, I want to provide you with some information about what has been going on in our state government and update you on what I’ve been working on in the Legislature. In this e-news, you can find information about: Coffee Hour and District Events ...
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Michigan needs to do better by kids in foster care. That's why I have introduced legislation to ensure that Michigan stops taking care kids' income and instead protects those dollars to help these kids when they age out of foster care.
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Foster care should be provided up to the age of 21!
Let's pass SBs 567 and 568 to ensure that early literacy programs in Michigan are effective.
As research continues to roll out, it confirms what this article is pointing out: that early literacy programs need to focus on foundational skills.
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A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility
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Reading Recovery is one of the world's most widely used reading intervention programs for young children. A new study questions its long-term impact.6 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you Senator Irwin for fighting for our children. If our kids can't read their future prosepcts are dim.
Thank you for your efforts, Senator Irwin! Do you have a similar post to share regarding the House bills? Would love to share that as well!
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We are officially two steps closer to getting the Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center project to the finish line!
When I ran for office in 2022, I campaigned on a promise that I would fight hard for residents in my district to have more opportunities close to home. Within the first 6 months of my term, I helped secure a $15 million dollar appropriation in the state budget to address funding gaps to build the structure. In addition to securing funding, I've had the privilege to work alongside community members throughout District 6 to bring the vision to life.
The future home of the center will be located at the former Cheney school site and is in part of the lowest opportunity zone in our county. This project allows Washtenaw County an opportunity to appropriately invest in the 48197/48198 and close the opportunity gap. This center will save lives.
Thank you to our County Administrator Greg Dill, my colleagues on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, State Senator Jeff Irwin, State Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr., Superior Township Clerk Lynette Findley, Pastor Harold Wimberley, the Ypsilanti Community Schools Board of Trustees, Superintendent Zachary Ross, and many more members of the community for continuing to move this project forward.
I am eager to walk through the doors of the center someday soon! ... See MoreSee Less
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