State Representative Joey Andrews

05/28/2026

I stand in solidarity with UAW Local 2093 and the dedicated American Axle workers in Three Rivers in their fight for a fair contract. These workers deserve fair wages, profit sharing, better health care, stronger retirement, and job security.

In 2008, workers made major sacrifices to save the facility from closure during the Great Recession. Nearly two decades later, many are still fighting to recover lost wages and benefits. While American Axle has made $8.4 billion in profits over the past decade, some workers are struggling to afford basic needs and even sleeping in their cars.

With the current contract set to expire on May 31, it’s time for American Axle to come to the table with UAW International Union, negotiate in good faith, and reach an agreement that reflects the value of workers’ labor and the sacrifices they’ve made to keep the company running.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave women and men who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are indebted to their selflessness and unwavering dedication to defending our freedom.

05/21/2026

Proud to announce that Matthew Bierlein - State Representative and I introduced a bipartisan package of bills today to strike a balance between short-term rentals and the communities they operate in. Our plan would establish the Short-Term Rental Act and include provisions for the creation of a registry, database and a six percent excise tax that would be evenly split between the municipality where an STR is located and Pure Michigan. It would also clarify that local governments may enact and enforce regulations on STRs as long as those measures do not have the effect of a total ban or prohibition.

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LANSING, Mich., May 21, 2026 — State Reps. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) and Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) introduced a bipartisan package of bills today to strike a balance between short-term rentals (STRs) and the communities they operate in. “Short-term rentals offer exciting opportunities for pr...

05/20/2026

For the fifth time, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued an order forcing the J.H. Campbell Coal plant to remain open. Consumers Energy has reported $180 million in costs related to keeping the plant open past its original retirement date nearly a year ago.

Continuing to rely on 19th century technology does nothing to prepare Michigan for the future or build long-term sustainability and grid reliability. We should be focused on investing in technologies that help foster Michigan’s energy independence like nuclear, solar and wind.

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LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2026 — For the fifth time, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued an order forcing the J.H. Campbell Coal plant to remain open. Consumers Energy has reported $180 million in costs related to keeping

05/19/2026

Yesterday, a teen was sent to the hospital after being shot in the leg at Jean Klock Park. While I am beyond thankful and relieved the injuries are non-life threatening, this kind of incident should never happen in the first place.

The gun violence epidemic continues to be a scourge that affects families across our state. That is why community safety remains a top priority for me; no one should have to bear the pain of seeing a loved one harmed or even losing a loved one to gun violence. These tragedies are preventable, and we must do all we can to stop them.

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Several teenagers from out of state were arrested and issued citations Monday following a disturbance at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph and later, a shooting at Jean Klock

05/15/2026

Yesterday, our bipartisan Housing Readiness Package was heard in Government Operations committee, and I testified on HB 5584. This package is really important to me because I represent seven of the fastest-rising zip codes for housing costs in the state and one of the struggles we have is that you cannot build housing to meet the demand in our area.

Part of the challenge is that duplexes are largely zoned out of many communities today even though many already exist. They represent that starter or retirement home, a bridge to or from a larger single-family home. When we don’t allow these types of housing to be built, then we put pressure on the market and on the apartment complexes that were not designed to absorb that demand.

This bill does not require approval of every proposal. Communities still retain the ability to evaluate projects based on infrastructure capacity, utilities, and safety standards. It is important to give developers and builders the ability to adapt and try to meet the needs of the community.

More importantly, having diverse types of housing where transient workers, new families starting out, and retirees have options is good for our state as we grapple with a changing population, an aging population, and efforts to draw young people back to the state. This bill ensures duplexes must be considered and that communities cannot outright exclude this type of housing from its zoning.

Read more: https://housedems.com/repgrant-housing-readiness-package/

05/12/2026

It is a tremendous honor to be a part of the inaugural class of Nuclear State Champions with Nuclear Matters! I’m humbled to join a cohort marked by long-standing advocacy and commitment to supporting nuclear energy and a carbon-free energy future.

Read more: https://housedems.com/andrews-named-to-inaugural-class-of-nuclear-state-champions/

05/11/2026

Congratulations to our constituent, Barry Conybeare, on being sworn in by Chief Justice Cavanagh as the 74th President of the Michigan Association for Justice during its 81st Annual Banquet. We wish him continued success in this new leadership role and thank him for his many years of dedicated service to our community.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! Wishing all the moms, grandmas, and mother figures a very special day today.

05/08/2026

Reminder: Our Community Conversation in Douglas is happening today at 4 PM. We’re looking forward to discussing the issues that matter most to our communities.