State Representative
Phil Skaggs
East Grand Rapids | 80th House District
Serving 92,350 constituents in Cascade Township, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, southern Grand Rapids Township, small portion of Grand Rapids
PhilSkaggs@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0836
Office: N-1099 House Office Building
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Happy 109th Birthday to the National Park Service — “America’s best idea!”
I’m the proud dad of a Park ranger! 🏞️
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The New Citizen's Guides are HERE!*
Want to learn about how state government works and how to navigate services? Get your Citizen's Guide. We'll send one to you and you can be as excited as I am!
My office can help with guides, other information, or helping you navigate state government. Contact us at repskaggs.com/
* Let me know if you get the reference (probably have to be Gen X or older).
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To all the students, teachers, parents, caregivers, staff and administrators at East Grand Rapids Public Schools:
Happy School Year: Learn, Grow, Enjoy! We Support You! Go East!
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To all the students, teachers, parents, caregivers, staff and administrators at Kentwood Public Schools:
Happy School Year: Learn, Grow, Enjoy! We Support You! Go Falcons!
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As we wrap up our first week of school I want to wish students, teachers and parents the best of luck with the rest of the school year. I have been spending my time in Lansing fighting to keep costs low for our families, especially when it comes to sending a child to school. Unfortunately, House Republicans have decided that it is more important to leave schools in the dark on funding. The cost of sending your child to school, attending college, or being a teacher have dramatically risen. Let’s do better for our Michiganders.
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Today is a magical moment of hope and promise.
Happy First Day of School!
I hope students, parents, teachers, administrators and everyone involved with our youth and their education have a great day today! Good luck in the new school year: grow, get even smarter, be kind, and enjoy!
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Sixty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, creating two pillars of the American healthcare system.
Since then, these programs have helped ensure that millions of older adults, children, people with disabilities, and low-income families can get the care they need.
The legacy of Medicare and Medicaid is clear and powerful: no one should be denied healthcare because of who they are or what they earn.
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Today, I toured the Boston Square Early Learning Center. They are getting ready to open their new childcare facility — for infants through toddlers — this September. The team is getting ready, outfitting classrooms and training teachers to be ready for their first day of classes. At full capacity, the Center will be able to educate and support 72 children from around the metro area.
The Boston Square Early Learning Center will provide a welcoming, culturally-responsive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. It’s an impressive new asset for our community.
Michigan needs to take all measures possible to ensure that childcare centers, such as the BSQ-ELC, are available, affordable, and nearby. Our children, and their parents and caregivers, are counting on us to prioritize their development.
#EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildcareSupport
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Today, we remember the Srebrenica genocide and honor the over 8,000 lives lost. I stand with the Bosnian-American community in mourning and reaffirm our commitment to justice and human rights.
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Phil Skaggs IN THE NEWS
Michigan Republicans Double Down on Last Week’s Gulf of Mexico Failure
Now showing: House Republicans’ Wastin’ Your Time 2: Electric Boogaloo LANSING, Mich., May 7, 2025 — In a bizarre déjà [...]
Skaggs Introduces Bill Recognizing Victory in Europe Day
Legislation would make annual state holiday State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-Grand Rapids) speaks on the House floor at the [...]
House Democratic Lawmakers Host Workers Memorial Day Press Conference
Democratic lawmakers unveil Workplace Safety Bill Package State Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) testifies in a committee on [...]
Happy 109th Birthday to the National Park Service — “America’s best idea!”
I’m the proud dad of a Park ranger! 🏞️ ... See MoreSee Less
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The New Citizen's Guides are HERE!*
Want to learn about how state government works and how to navigate services? Get your Citizen's Guide. We'll send one to you and you can be as excited as I am!
My office can help with guides, other information, or helping you navigate state government. Contact us at repskaggs.com/
* Let me know if you get the reference (probably have to be Gen X or older). ... See MoreSee Less
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To all the students, teachers, parents, caregivers, staff and administrators at East Grand Rapids Public Schools:
Happy School Year: Learn, Grow, Enjoy! We Support You! Go East! ... See MoreSee Less
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To all the students, teachers, parents, caregivers, staff and administrators at Kentwood Public Schools:
Happy School Year: Learn, Grow, Enjoy! We Support You! Go Falcons! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we wrap up our first week of school I want to wish students, teachers and parents the best of luck with the rest of the school year. I have been spending my time in Lansing fighting to keep costs low for our families, especially when it comes to sending a child to school. Unfortunately, House Republicans have decided that it is more important to leave schools in the dark on funding. The cost of sending your child to school, attending college, or being a teacher have dramatically risen. Let’s do better for our Michiganders. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is a magical moment of hope and promise.
Happy First Day of School!
I hope students, parents, teachers, administrators and everyone involved with our youth and their education have a great day today! Good luck in the new school year: grow, get even smarter, be kind, and enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Sixty years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, creating two pillars of the American healthcare system.
Since then, these programs have helped ensure that millions of older adults, children, people with disabilities, and low-income families can get the care they need.
The legacy of Medicare and Medicaid is clear and powerful: no one should be denied healthcare because of who they are or what they earn. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today, I toured the Boston Square Early Learning Center. They are getting ready to open their new childcare facility — for infants through toddlers — this September. The team is getting ready, outfitting classrooms and training teachers to be ready for their first day of classes. At full capacity, the Center will be able to educate and support 72 children from around the metro area.
The Boston Square Early Learning Center will provide a welcoming, culturally-responsive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. It’s an impressive new asset for our community.
Michigan needs to take all measures possible to ensure that childcare centers, such as the BSQ-ELC, are available, affordable, and nearby. Our children, and their parents and caregivers, are counting on us to prioritize their development.
#EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildcareSupport ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we remember the Srebrenica genocide and honor the over 8,000 lives lost. I stand with the Bosnian-American community in mourning and reaffirm our commitment to justice and human rights. ... See MoreSee Less
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