Joey Andrews2025-04-28T11:51:42-04:00
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State Representative

Joey Andrews

Saint Joseph | 38th House District
Serving 93,422 constituents in New Buffalo Township, New Buffalo city, Chikaming Township, Bridgman, Lake Township, Lincoln Township, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Township, Benton Harbor, Benton Township, Hagar Township, Covert Township, South Haven, South Haven Township, Casco Township, Ganges Township, Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township,

JoeyAndrews@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0827
Office: S-887 House Office Building

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Cutting Medicaid at this large of a scale isn't "cutting fraud," it's gutting life-saving medical funding for thousands of Michigan families. It will hurt patients, strain hospitals, and impact care in every corner of Southwest Michigan. Congress must reject this reckless plan. ... See MoreSee Less

Cutting Medicaid at this large of a scale isnt cutting fraud, its gutting life-saving medical funding for thousands of Michigan families. It will hurt patients, strain hospitals, and impact care in every corner of Southwest Michigan. Congress must reject this reckless plan.Image attachmentImage attachment

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and delivered the news that all enslaved people were free. This was more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth celebrates resilience and progress while reminding us the fight for justice continues.
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On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and delivered the news that all enslaved people were free. This was more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth celebrates resilience and progress while reminding us the fight for justice continues.

Happy Father’s Day!

This year, we celebrate a major milestone — the first-ever official Dad Week in Michigan. I’m proud to have introduced HR 129, declaring Dad Week from June 9–15, alongside Present Pillars, to uplift and honor fathers across our state.
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Honored to walk in solidarity with students, educators, parents, and community members for peace at the Annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk & Peace Day Reunion. A powerful tradition that continues to inspire and unite. Grateful to Peace4lifebh and all who made today possible. ... See MoreSee Less

Honored to walk in solidarity with students, educators, parents, and community members for peace at the Annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk & Peace Day Reunion. A powerful tradition that continues to inspire and unite. Grateful to Peace4lifebh and all who made today possible.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Today I testified before the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee in support of House Bill 4385, which would allow shoreline property owners to retain sandbags originally placed during the record-high Great Lakes water levels in 2020.

My district includes 100 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and in 2020, many homeowners faced serious risk as eroding dunes threatened their properties. Michigan currently lacks a comprehensive shoreline stabilization strategy, leaving property owners with limited and often costly options to protect their land.

Sandbags were placed as a temporary defense until the water receded but the damage was permanent. In many cases, those sandbags are now holding dunes in place and preventing further erosion.

EGLE is currently requiring removal, but enforcement is inconsistent and removal can be costly, ecologically disruptive, and destabilizing. Many of the sandbags have become buried by sand and vegetation, contributing to dune stabilization.

Water levels in the Great Lakes are cyclical and expected to rise again, so removing sandbags now could leave shorelines and homes vulnerable in future high water events.

This legislation offers a balanced, adaptive approach to shoreline management. It recognizes that, in some cases, emergency interventions like sandbags evolve into long-term stabilizing features. By allowing sandbags to remain where they have contributed to ecosystem recovery, we can reduce future erosion risks and minimize the need for more invasive shoreline hardening.
... See MoreSee Less

Today I testified before the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee in support of House Bill 4385, which would allow shoreline property owners to retain sandbags originally placed during the record-high Great Lakes water levels in 2020. 

My district includes 100 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and in 2020, many homeowners faced serious risk as eroding dunes threatened their properties. Michigan currently lacks a comprehensive shoreline stabilization strategy, leaving property owners with limited and often costly options to protect their land.

Sandbags were placed as a temporary defense until the water receded but the damage was permanent. In many cases, those sandbags are now holding dunes in place and preventing further erosion.

EGLE is currently requiring removal, but enforcement is inconsistent and removal can be costly, ecologically disruptive, and destabilizing. Many of the sandbags have become buried by sand and vegetation, contributing to dune stabilization.

Water levels in the Great Lakes are cyclical and expected to rise again, so removing sandbags now could leave shorelines and homes vulnerable in future high water events. 

This legislation offers a balanced, adaptive approach to shoreline management. It recognizes that, in some cases, emergency interventions like sandbags evolve into long-term stabilizing features. By allowing sandbags to remain where they have contributed to ecosystem recovery, we can reduce future erosion risks and minimize the need for more invasive shoreline hardening.

Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #happymemorialday ... See MoreSee Less

Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #HappyMemorialDay
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Cutting Medicaid at this large of a scale isn't "cutting fraud," it's gutting life-saving medical funding for thousands of Michigan families. It will hurt patients, strain hospitals, and impact care in every corner of Southwest Michigan. Congress must reject this reckless plan. ... See MoreSee Less

Cutting Medicaid at this large of a scale isnt cutting fraud, its gutting life-saving medical funding for thousands of Michigan families. It will hurt patients, strain hospitals, and impact care in every corner of Southwest Michigan. Congress must reject this reckless plan.Image attachmentImage attachment

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and delivered the news that all enslaved people were free. This was more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth celebrates resilience and progress while reminding us the fight for justice continues.
... See MoreSee Less

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and delivered the news that all enslaved people were free. This was more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth celebrates resilience and progress while reminding us the fight for justice continues.

Happy Father’s Day!

This year, we celebrate a major milestone — the first-ever official Dad Week in Michigan. I’m proud to have introduced HR 129, declaring Dad Week from June 9–15, alongside Present Pillars, to uplift and honor fathers across our state.
... See MoreSee Less

Honored to walk in solidarity with students, educators, parents, and community members for peace at the Annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk & Peace Day Reunion. A powerful tradition that continues to inspire and unite. Grateful to Peace4lifebh and all who made today possible. ... See MoreSee Less

Honored to walk in solidarity with students, educators, parents, and community members for peace at the Annual Benton Harbor Peace Walk & Peace Day Reunion. A powerful tradition that continues to inspire and unite. Grateful to Peace4lifebh and all who made today possible.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Today I testified before the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee in support of House Bill 4385, which would allow shoreline property owners to retain sandbags originally placed during the record-high Great Lakes water levels in 2020.

My district includes 100 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and in 2020, many homeowners faced serious risk as eroding dunes threatened their properties. Michigan currently lacks a comprehensive shoreline stabilization strategy, leaving property owners with limited and often costly options to protect their land.

Sandbags were placed as a temporary defense until the water receded but the damage was permanent. In many cases, those sandbags are now holding dunes in place and preventing further erosion.

EGLE is currently requiring removal, but enforcement is inconsistent and removal can be costly, ecologically disruptive, and destabilizing. Many of the sandbags have become buried by sand and vegetation, contributing to dune stabilization.

Water levels in the Great Lakes are cyclical and expected to rise again, so removing sandbags now could leave shorelines and homes vulnerable in future high water events.

This legislation offers a balanced, adaptive approach to shoreline management. It recognizes that, in some cases, emergency interventions like sandbags evolve into long-term stabilizing features. By allowing sandbags to remain where they have contributed to ecosystem recovery, we can reduce future erosion risks and minimize the need for more invasive shoreline hardening.
... See MoreSee Less

Today I testified before the House Natural Resources and Tourism Committee in support of House Bill 4385, which would allow shoreline property owners to retain sandbags originally placed during the record-high Great Lakes water levels in 2020. 

My district includes 100 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and in 2020, many homeowners faced serious risk as eroding dunes threatened their properties. Michigan currently lacks a comprehensive shoreline stabilization strategy, leaving property owners with limited and often costly options to protect their land.

Sandbags were placed as a temporary defense until the water receded but the damage was permanent. In many cases, those sandbags are now holding dunes in place and preventing further erosion.

EGLE is currently requiring removal, but enforcement is inconsistent and removal can be costly, ecologically disruptive, and destabilizing. Many of the sandbags have become buried by sand and vegetation, contributing to dune stabilization.

Water levels in the Great Lakes are cyclical and expected to rise again, so removing sandbags now could leave shorelines and homes vulnerable in future high water events. 

This legislation offers a balanced, adaptive approach to shoreline management. It recognizes that, in some cases, emergency interventions like sandbags evolve into long-term stabilizing features. By allowing sandbags to remain where they have contributed to ecosystem recovery, we can reduce future erosion risks and minimize the need for more invasive shoreline hardening.

Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #happymemorialday ... See MoreSee Less

Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #HappyMemorialDay
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