Getting here took a dedicated effort from lawmakers, teachers, advocates, parents and students who worked together.
Jeff Irwin
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Opinion | The time is now for Michigan to invest in climate resiliency plans
Like the rest of the world, Michigan must work toward mitigating the projected trajectory of climate change by significantly reducing our greenhouse gas generation.
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Opinion | Michigan’s tax system is unfair to our essential workers
The super wealthy and the grocery store worker shouldn’t be taxed at the same rate, says a Michigan Democratic senator.
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Opinion | After green ooze, it’s time to get serious about 'polluter pay'
‘We can’t keep putting our heads in the sand and leaving these problems to bubble up later,’ writes Irwin, co-author of a bill that would require polluters to clean up their contamination to a higher standard.
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Opinion | Michigan: It’s time to honor our Native American heritage
Mackinac, Pontiac, Washtenaw, and even Michigan are names drawn from the amazing tribal heritage in our great state. That’s why I proposed SB 568, a bill to rename the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.