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,
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(517) 373-0827
Office: S-887 House Office Building
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Recently, I introduced House Bill 6417 to extend the support provided by Michigan’s Community & Worker Economic Transition Office to workers whose jobs are affected by the adoption or implementation of AI.
These workers would gain access to tools such as education, training, career counseling, skills matching, reemployment services, and financial planning assistance.
HB 6417 would help ensure Michigan is prepared for the impact of AI on our workforce and can provide a fair economic transition rather than reacting after jobs are already gone.
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Please see the City of South Haven’s latest update on the East Jordan Plastics fire and cleanup efforts.
We appreciate the continued work of all agencies and partners involved in protecting the community and the surrounding environment. We will continue following the response and share additional information as it becomes available.
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Caring Connection is presenting Voices Empowered, featuring guest speaker Jess Michaels, in St. Joseph on Thursday, October 1.
Proceeds will support Caring Connection’s Empowerment Center and its services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Berrien County.
The event is just a few days away. Consider attending or sharing this post to help spread the word and support this important local organization.
For tickets and event details: www.caringconnectionmi.org/events
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We are closely monitoring the fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven. Our thoughts are with the employees, nearby residents, and all those affected by this emergency. We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders working to protect the community. Please stay safe, avoid the area, and follow guidance from local emergency officials. We will share updates as more information becomes available.
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Power shut off citywide as fire burns at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven
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Firefighters are working to put out a fire burning in an industrial area in South Haven.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us today at 4 p.m. in the Felland Auditorium at the St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library for a Community Conversation. Hope to see you there! ...
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This week, Rep. Paquette and I testified before the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on House Bills 5152 and 5153.
This bipartisan package would help protect homeowners facing foreclosure by increasing transparency, creating a seven-day cooling-off period before certain transactions, and closing loopholes that allow predatory buyers to pressure vulnerable families into signing away redemption rights, surplus proceeds, or home equity for far less than their property is worth.
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Paquette, Andrews testify about foreclosure scam bills
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A Michigan Senate committee has taken testimony on legislation from state Representatives Brad Paquette and Joey Andrews intended to prevent struggling homeowners from falling victim to foreclosure sc...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us for one of our upcoming Community Conversation events:
📍September 18, 4–5 PM | South Haven Memorial Library
📍September 25, 4–5 PM | St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, Felland Auditorium
Everyone is welcome!
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It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Whether you recently changed your name, moved or just turned 18, registering to vote or updating your voter registration is easier than ever. Get #VoteReady by visiting: Michigan.gov/Vote ...
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In May 2025, the Trump administration issued an emergency order forcing the J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open after its planned retirement.
Now, a federal appeals court has thrown out that order, ruling that the Department of Energy exceeded its statutory emergency authority and could not override Michigan’s long-term energy planning processes.
The ruling is a major win against federal overreach and for ratepayers, who have been forced to bear the cost of keeping an aging coal plant operating.
Read more:
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Federal judges strike down order keeping Michigan coal plant open
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Consumers Energy isn't shutting down the plant yet, a spokeman said, after a federal appeals court struck down an emergency order keeping it open.3 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Joey Andrews IN THE NEWS
Andrews Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bills Designed to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
2026-07-02T16:12:03-04:00July 2, 2026|
LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House passed House Bills 5152 and 5153, bipartisan legislation that [...]
Andrews, Fellow Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Legislative Package Putting Guardrails on Data Centers
2026-06-26T11:57:50-04:00June 26, 2026|
State Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) speaks at the Data Center Guardrail press conference, alongside fellow House Democrats. LANSING, Mich., [...]
Andrews Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Balancing Short-Term Rentals’ Benefits and Complications
2026-05-21T16:43:48-04:00May 21, 2026|
LANSING, Mich., May 21, 2026 — State Reps. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) and Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) introduced a bipartisan package [...]
Recently, I introduced House Bill 6417 to extend the support provided by Michigan’s Community & Worker Economic Transition Office to workers whose jobs are affected by the adoption or implementation of AI.
These workers would gain access to tools such as education, training, career counseling, skills matching, reemployment services, and financial planning assistance.
HB 6417 would help ensure Michigan is prepared for the impact of AI on our workforce and can provide a fair economic transition rather than reacting after jobs are already gone. ...
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Please see the City of South Haven’s latest update on the East Jordan Plastics fire and cleanup efforts.
We appreciate the continued work of all agencies and partners involved in protecting the community and the surrounding environment. We will continue following the response and share additional information as it becomes available. ...
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Caring Connection is presenting Voices Empowered, featuring guest speaker Jess Michaels, in St. Joseph on Thursday, October 1.
Proceeds will support Caring Connection’s Empowerment Center and its services for victims of domestic and sexual violence in Berrien County.
The event is just a few days away. Consider attending or sharing this post to help spread the word and support this important local organization.
For tickets and event details: www.caringconnectionmi.org/events ...
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We are closely monitoring the fire at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven. Our thoughts are with the employees, nearby residents, and all those affected by this emergency. We are grateful to the firefighters and first responders working to protect the community. Please stay safe, avoid the area, and follow guidance from local emergency officials. We will share updates as more information becomes available.
...
Power shut off citywide as fire burns at East Jordan Plastics in South Haven
wsbt.com
Firefighters are working to put out a fire burning in an industrial area in South Haven.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us today at 4 p.m. in the Felland Auditorium at the St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library for a Community Conversation. Hope to see you there! ...
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This week, Rep. Paquette and I testified before the Senate Housing and Human Services Committee on House Bills 5152 and 5153.
This bipartisan package would help protect homeowners facing foreclosure by increasing transparency, creating a seven-day cooling-off period before certain transactions, and closing loopholes that allow predatory buyers to pressure vulnerable families into signing away redemption rights, surplus proceeds, or home equity for far less than their property is worth.
Read more: ...
Paquette, Andrews testify about foreclosure scam bills
www.wsjm.com
A Michigan Senate committee has taken testimony on legislation from state Representatives Brad Paquette and Joey Andrews intended to prevent struggling homeowners from falling victim to foreclosure sc...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us for one of our upcoming Community Conversation events:
📍September 18, 4–5 PM | South Haven Memorial Library
📍September 25, 4–5 PM | St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library, Felland Auditorium
Everyone is welcome! ...
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Whether you recently changed your name, moved or just turned 18, registering to vote or updating your voter registration is easier than ever. Get #VoteReady by visiting: Michigan.gov/Vote ...
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
In May 2025, the Trump administration issued an emergency order forcing the J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay open after its planned retirement.
Now, a federal appeals court has thrown out that order, ruling that the Department of Energy exceeded its statutory emergency authority and could not override Michigan’s long-term energy planning processes.
The ruling is a major win against federal overreach and for ratepayers, who have been forced to bear the cost of keeping an aging coal plant operating.
Read more: ...
Federal judges strike down order keeping Michigan coal plant open
www.detroitnews.com
Consumers Energy isn't shutting down the plant yet, a spokeman said, after a federal appeals court struck down an emergency order keeping it open.3 CommentsComment on Facebook