Articles tagged: Jeff Irwin
Metro Times: Ann Arbor remains a thriving community decades after decriminalizing marijuana
Posted: May 15, 2013Larry Gabriel, former editor of Metro Times, writes in a new column that Ann Arbor is "a showplace for the state" and "a place that marijuana activists look to with a gleam in their eyes." ... Read more »
Washtenaw County legislators back women's health bills aimed at improving access to care
Posted: May 13, 2013Five Washtenaw County state legislators announced their support Monday for a package of four bills and three resolutions introduced by Democrats in the Michigan House of Representatives regarding women's health care. Read more »
House Democrats announce 6-bill legislative package to provide middle-class tax relief
Posted: Apr 15, 2013State lawmakers from Washtenaw County joined with fellow House Democrats on Monday to announce a new plan for middle-class tax relief in Michigan. Read more »
House Democrats plan to announce middle-class tax relief plan
Posted: Apr 14, 2013Washtenaw County's four state representatives are planning to hold a press conference Monday morning to announce a tax relief plan for middle-class workers and senior citizens. House Democrats are unveiling the plan as many Michiganders ... Read more »
Politicians join call for marijuana reform at 42nd annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor
Posted: Apr 06, 2013Related: Images from Ann Arbor's 42nd annual Hash Bash Surrounded by thousands of cheering supporters and clouds of smoke at Saturday's Hash Bash, state Rep. Jeff Irwin pledged to fight for the legalization of marijuana ... Read more »
Ann Arbor Skyline students' idea for license plate to support arts becomes bill in Michigan House
Posted: Mar 26, 2013Three Ann Arbor Skyline High School students have inspired a piece of legislation that, if signed into law, would establish a new means of generating revenue for arts education in Michigan. Read more »
Hash Bash 2013: Lineup announced for 42nd annual rally for marijuana reform in Ann Arbor
Posted: Mar 22, 2013Organizers of the 42nd annual Hash Bash in Ann Arbor have announced the lineup for this year's rally for marijuana reform on the University of Michigan Diag. Read more »
Have something to say about government in Michigan? Bend the ear of Ann Arbor's state reps Monday
Posted: Feb 24, 2013Washtenaw County's four Democratic state representatives in the Michigan legislature will be hosting a town hall Monday in Ann Arbor to hear local concerns from the public. Read more »
with poll: Ann Arbor lawmakers call for action on climate change
Posted: Feb 16, 2013Three state lawmakers from Ann Arbor went on record this week raising concerns about global warming and together issued a call for action on climate change. Read more »
Ann Arbor legislator working on effort to decriminalize marijuana in Michigan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Marijuana advocates plan to turn to the state Legislature for legal clarification following a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Friday that could hurt medical pot dispensaries. Read more »
Washtenaw County's state lawmakers embrace aspects of Rick Snyder's budget plan
Posted: Feb 08, 2013Washtenaw County lawmakers say they're encouraged by budget proposals recommended by Gov. Rick Snyder, including increased education funding and an expansion of Medicaid. Read more »
Washtenaw County's freshmen lawmakers land key legislative assignments in Michigan House
Posted: Jan 29, 2013Washtenaw County's two newest representatives in the Michigan House say they're ready to get to work on tough issues facing the state after receiving key committee assignments. Republican House Speaker Jase Bolger announced the new ... Read more »
Absentee voting for any reason: Jeff Irwin takes 2nd shot at getting bill through Michigan House
Posted: Jan 25, 2013State Rep. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, said he's hoping Gov. Rick Snyder meant it when he issued a call for election reform in last week's State of the State address. Among the reforms Snyder voiced ... Read more »
with poll: Washtenaw County lawmakers want specifics from governor on how to raise funding for roads
Posted: Jan 17, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder issued a challenge to state lawmakers in his state of the State of the State address Wednesday night: Set politics aside and solve Michigan's road funding crisis. Read more »
Washtenaw County Democrats earn high marks for lame duck votes in new Michigan Environmental Scorecard
Posted: Jan 09, 2013The Ann Arbor-based Michigan League of Conservation Voters on Wednesday released a new environmental scorecard for the state Legislature's recent lame duck session. The scorecard offers a look at the voting records of Michigan state ... Read more »
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