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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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.
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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.
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Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #happymemorialday
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House Republicans need to decide who they would like to be controlling their caucus.
The issue they've got is an element of their party that's super MAGA right wing, and right now, they've decided they want to be held hostage by that element of their party. They don't have to. They don't have to negotiate with those 10 or 12 people in their caucus that are making them put all this nonsense up on the board because they're running scared from that element of their electorate. They can come and negotiate with us at any time, and we can get a budget done. They just have to decide who they'd rather negotiate with.
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Democratic lawmakers call on House Republicans to stop hyper-partisan games, deliver real relief and job security for Michiganders LANSING, Mich., May 23, 2025 — The U.S. House of Representatives na...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week I testified before the House Agriculture Committee in support of House Bill 4265, a bipartisan effort to support methane digesters in Michigan. The bill provides clear guidance and streamlines the permitting process so digesters can turn agricultural waste into renewable energy and natural fertilizer.
This is a huge opportunity for our state. Michigan could potentially be #1 in the country for this industry if we get our permitting in line. It’s environmentally positive, climate positive, and good economics for farms. So it’s a win, win, win!
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Today, I had the opportunity to tour Stryker's Instruments facility in Portage alongside my legislative colleagues. Thank you to our hosts and the Stryker team for showcasing the innovation happening right here in Michigan.
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I voted to bring home $650,000 for our community to help transform our public spaces into more accessible and more welcoming environments for families, kids and seniors alike.
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The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund will strengthen our state’s environment and expand access to quality outdoor spaces, creating healthier communities, stronger neighborhoods & a more vibrant natural legacy for future generations.
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Andrews Secures Funding For Improvements to Lincoln Township Beach, Development of Marquette Greenway
Lawmaker applauds passage of Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund appropriations LANSING, Mich., May 14, 2025 — State Rep. Joey Andrews [...]
Dems’ Advocacy Pays off in Additional Federal Funding to Protect Great Lakes
Federal support follows after Democratic lawmakers secured $64 million to stop invasive carp in Michigan’s waters LANSING, Mich., May 9, [...]
House Democrats Host International Workers’ Day Press Conference
Lawmakers introduce “Putting Workers First” legislative package to expand workers rights State Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) speaks at the [...]
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
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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
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Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #happymemorialday ... See MoreSee Less
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House Republicans need to decide who they would like to be controlling their caucus.
The issue they've got is an element of their party that's super MAGA right wing, and right now, they've decided they want to be held hostage by that element of their party. They don't have to. They don't have to negotiate with those 10 or 12 people in their caucus that are making them put all this nonsense up on the board because they're running scared from that element of their electorate. They can come and negotiate with us at any time, and we can get a budget done. They just have to decide who they'd rather negotiate with.
Read more: housedems.com/mi-house-dems-condemn-billionaire-bailout-bill-urge-mi-house-gop-to-negotiate-final... ... See MoreSee Less
MI House Dems Condemn ‘Billionaire Bailout Bill’, Urge MI House GOP to Negotiate Finalized State Budget - Michigan House Democrats
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Democratic lawmakers call on House Republicans to stop hyper-partisan games, deliver real relief and job security for Michiganders LANSING, Mich., May 23, 2025 — The U.S. House of Representatives na...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week I testified before the House Agriculture Committee in support of House Bill 4265, a bipartisan effort to support methane digesters in Michigan. The bill provides clear guidance and streamlines the permitting process so digesters can turn agricultural waste into renewable energy and natural fertilizer.
This is a huge opportunity for our state. Michigan could potentially be #1 in the country for this industry if we get our permitting in line. It’s environmentally positive, climate positive, and good economics for farms. So it’s a win, win, win! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, I had the opportunity to tour Stryker's Instruments facility in Portage alongside my legislative colleagues. Thank you to our hosts and the Stryker team for showcasing the innovation happening right here in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
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I voted to bring home $650,000 for our community to help transform our public spaces into more accessible and more welcoming environments for families, kids and seniors alike. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund will strengthen our state’s environment and expand access to quality outdoor spaces, creating healthier communities, stronger neighborhoods & a more vibrant natural legacy for future generations. ... See MoreSee Less
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