State Representative
Jimmie Wilson Jr.
Ypsilanti | 32nd House District
Serving 92,092 constituents in SE Superior Township, Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, E/SE Pittsfield Township
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(517) 373-8931
Office: N-796 House Office Building
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We have to do something for the people and I believe State Senator Jeff Irwin has some great solutions listed belowWhy are our energy costs so high?
With gas and diesel, the answer is more obvious. As everybody knew would happen, the war in Iran and associated disruption to oil markets is extremely costly for everybody, except oil companies.
With electricity, the changes are more complicated and gradual. For the last two decades, prices for electricity keep going up and up. Because of changes made in 2014, costs were shifted from industry and to residents. The result: residents are paying 124% more and industry pays only 11% more. Michigan has also been slow to adopt cheaper, homegrown generation sources, making expensive bets on natural gas and nuclear power. Paired with stagnant population and deferred maintenance that couldn't be deferred anymore after the massive outages of 2023, and you have rates that keep going up and up.
"Michigan's average electricity rates over the past two decades have outpaced inflation and increased at higher percentages than the rates in 46 other states."
What can we do about it?
We should take a number of easy actions to ease rate immediately, including:
1) pass the Vitual Power Plant legislation, avoiding the big capital costs that the utilities' shareholders want more of.
2) pass Community Solar legislation, allowing people to invest in cheaper generation. This law is already saving Minnesota ratepayers over $10M/year.
3. pass Sen Hertel's legislation to only allow rate increases once every three years.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/04/michigan-residential-electricity-rate-hikes-dt...
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Last Friday I had the pleasure of reading to Ms. Rankins' class at Brick Elementary School. The students shared what careers and jobs they want to do when they grow up, and I am excited to know we have future teachers, officers, builders, and even superheros in the works! Thank you again Ms. Rankins' for the invitation.
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On this International Workers' Day, we must remember that we are stronger together! When we work together, we earn the following:
-The weekend
-The 40 hour work week
-Proper compensation for overtime work
-Health benefits
-Whistleblower protections
-Fairer wages, no matter your background or identity
And so much more!
So on this May Day, if you are not in one, consider joining or forming a union. ✊🏾
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"‘One battle was won’: Ypsilanti family reunites with father after month-long ICE detention"
I am thankful this family has been reunited, but this should have never gotten to this point. Immigrants like Miguel enrich our community and Ypsilanti will continue to fight for what is right and just!🔗: l.mlive.com/nlcgql
After a month-long ICE detainment at North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Ypsilanti resident Miguel Rosas Ruiz is finally reuniting with his daughter Morelia Rosas Martinez.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokespeople confirmed Rosas Ruiz’s detainment in an April 23 email and said he was arrested during a targeted enforcement action.
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Happy Earth Day!
And speaking of loving and caring for our planet, a big thank you to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for continuing to fight against Enbridge and Line 5. There is too much on the line, and we must protect our Great Lakes!
U.S. Supreme Court sends Line 5 case back to Michigan court
www.detroitnews.com
Enbridge waited too long to move a state case challenging Line 5's continued operation in the Straits of Mackinac to federal court, high court ruled.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Time for some fun news. Shout out to Eastern Michigan University for continuing to be inclusive and innovative!
Excerpt from the article:
"The Eastern Michigan Eagles are adding women's flag football as a varsity sport beginning in the spring 2027 season, with flag football becoming the school's 14th women's varsity sport and 21st overall. Eastern Michigan is the first school in the state to announce a varsity women's flag football program."
Eastern Michigan to add women's flag football as varsity program
www.freep.com
Eastern Michigan is the first school in the state of Michigan to announce a varsity women's flag football program.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
This week is Black Maternal Health Week! Our Black Mothers deserve to feel as loved and protected and cared for as their non-Black counterparts. Reproductive Justice for all our Black Mothers, Grandmothers, and other motherly figures in our lives!
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Jimmie Wilson Jr. IN THE NEWS
Wilson Votes for State Budget, Delivers Relief to Michigan Working Families
Democratic lawmaker secures key investments for working families, protects public education and funds necessary infrastructure improvements for Ypsilanti LANSING, [...]
MLBC Responds to Dismissal of Charges Against Christopher Schurr
LANSING, Mich., May 22, 2025 — Following the mistrial related to the second degree murder charge against former Grand Rapids [...]
MLBC Condemns U of M’s Abolishment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
Attacks destroy efforts for equity and inclusion LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2025 — The University of Michigan announced abruptly last [...]
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We have to do something for the people and I believe State Senator Jeff Irwin has some great solutions listed belowWhy are our energy costs so high?
With gas and diesel, the answer is more obvious. As everybody knew would happen, the war in Iran and associated disruption to oil markets is extremely costly for everybody, except oil companies.
With electricity, the changes are more complicated and gradual. For the last two decades, prices for electricity keep going up and up. Because of changes made in 2014, costs were shifted from industry and to residents. The result: residents are paying 124% more and industry pays only 11% more. Michigan has also been slow to adopt cheaper, homegrown generation sources, making expensive bets on natural gas and nuclear power. Paired with stagnant population and deferred maintenance that couldn't be deferred anymore after the massive outages of 2023, and you have rates that keep going up and up.
"Michigan's average electricity rates over the past two decades have outpaced inflation and increased at higher percentages than the rates in 46 other states."
What can we do about it?
We should take a number of easy actions to ease rate immediately, including:
1) pass the Vitual Power Plant legislation, avoiding the big capital costs that the utilities' shareholders want more of.
2) pass Community Solar legislation, allowing people to invest in cheaper generation. This law is already saving Minnesota ratepayers over $10M/year.
3. pass Sen Hertel's legislation to only allow rate increases once every three years.
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/04/michigan-residential-electricity-rate-hikes-dt... ... See MoreSee Less
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Last Friday I had the pleasure of reading to Ms. Rankins' class at Brick Elementary School. The students shared what careers and jobs they want to do when they grow up, and I am excited to know we have future teachers, officers, builders, and even superheros in the works! Thank you again Ms. Rankins' for the invitation. ... See MoreSee Less
5 CommentsComment on Facebook
On this International Workers' Day, we must remember that we are stronger together! When we work together, we earn the following:
-The weekend
-The 40 hour work week
-Proper compensation for overtime work
-Health benefits
-Whistleblower protections
-Fairer wages, no matter your background or identity
And so much more!
So on this May Day, if you are not in one, consider joining or forming a union. ✊🏾 ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
"‘One battle was won’: Ypsilanti family reunites with father after month-long ICE detention"
I am thankful this family has been reunited, but this should have never gotten to this point. Immigrants like Miguel enrich our community and Ypsilanti will continue to fight for what is right and just!🔗: l.mlive.com/nlcgql
After a month-long ICE detainment at North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, Ypsilanti resident Miguel Rosas Ruiz is finally reuniting with his daughter Morelia Rosas Martinez.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokespeople confirmed Rosas Ruiz’s detainment in an April 23 email and said he was arrested during a targeted enforcement action. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Earth Day!
And speaking of loving and caring for our planet, a big thank you to the Michigan Department of Attorney General for continuing to fight against Enbridge and Line 5. There is too much on the line, and we must protect our Great Lakes! ... See MoreSee Less
U.S. Supreme Court sends Line 5 case back to Michigan court
www.detroitnews.com
Enbridge waited too long to move a state case challenging Line 5's continued operation in the Straits of Mackinac to federal court, high court ruled.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Time for some fun news. Shout out to Eastern Michigan University for continuing to be inclusive and innovative!
Excerpt from the article:
"The Eastern Michigan Eagles are adding women's flag football as a varsity sport beginning in the spring 2027 season, with flag football becoming the school's 14th women's varsity sport and 21st overall. Eastern Michigan is the first school in the state to announce a varsity women's flag football program." ... See MoreSee Less
Eastern Michigan to add women's flag football as varsity program
www.freep.com
Eastern Michigan is the first school in the state of Michigan to announce a varsity women's flag football program.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
This week is Black Maternal Health Week! Our Black Mothers deserve to feel as loved and protected and cared for as their non-Black counterparts. Reproductive Justice for all our Black Mothers, Grandmothers, and other motherly figures in our lives! ... See MoreSee Less
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