State Representative
Stephen Wooden
81st House District
Serving 91,516 constituents in Grand Rapids, Ada Township, Grand Rapids Township and Plainfield Township
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(517) 373-1790
Office: S 1185 House Office Building
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Before brunches and gifts, Mother's Day was meant to recognize the labor and sacrifices made by mothers who hold families and communities together.
Whether it's childcare, emergency pickups, cradling after nightmares, midnight feedings, or constant hours pumping, no one holds my family together more than my amazing wife and these two phenomenal grandmothers.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mothering figures out there.
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Just because the House isn't meeting this week doesn't mean I'm not hard at work for our district.
It just means I can take breaks to do story time at lunch.
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This morning, I had the opportunity to testify in support of HB 5570 & 5571, a bipartisan bill package I introduced alongside Parker Fairbairn - State Representative. Our bills would implement so-called "smart stair" reform in Michigan, allowing medium-sized multifamily housing to have one internal staircase instead of two, provided all other modern fire safety measures are met.
This reform has been or is in the process of being implemented in 12 states already, making infill housing development drastically more feasible. I'm thrilled to be working on this critical bill package with Rep. Fairbairn.
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It was "Take Your Kid to Work Day" last week, and to say it was unforgettable would be an understatement. Not only did my son crush the scavenger hunt, but it was my daughter's first time in the state capitol!
As they grow older, I hope my kids see Lansing as a place where good decisions are made with people at the heart of it. For now, I'm just glad they see it as a place where they can play and get some candy.
Special thanks to House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri's office for organizing festivities for the day, and my own mother for tagging along to help.
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Wishing all a happy Easter. May the resurrection of life fill you and your loved ones with joy and meaning.
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Sneezing my way towards a better democracy. Stay strong and safe out there, everyone.
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I'm all for local control, but when even building smaller single-family homes is illegal, the state should set guardrails. That's why I support the Housing Readiness Package.
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It was a blast to join littles at Head Start for Kent County yesterday for another edition of #marchisreadingmonth!
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House Dems Speak Out Against Tone-Deaf, Reckless MI GOP Agenda, Demand Better for Michiganders
Democratic lawmakers take action to lower costs, condemn Republican “Gulf of America” bill LANSING, Mich., May 2, 2025 — Michigan [...]
Dems Unveil Multi-Phase Plan to Make It Easier to Vote and Harder to Cheat, Not Only for Voters, but For Politicians as Well
LANSING, Mich., May 1, 2025 — Earlier today, State Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) and Matt [...]
Michigan’s Election Safeguards Work, House Dems Commend SOS on Swift, Transparent Response
LANSING, Mich., April 3, 2025 — The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) announced that, after an exhaustive audit, they identified [...]
Before brunches and gifts, Mother's Day was meant to recognize the labor and sacrifices made by mothers who hold families and communities together.
Whether it's childcare, emergency pickups, cradling after nightmares, midnight feedings, or constant hours pumping, no one holds my family together more than my amazing wife and these two phenomenal grandmothers.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and mothering figures out there. ... See MoreSee Less
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Just because the House isn't meeting this week doesn't mean I'm not hard at work for our district.
It just means I can take breaks to do story time at lunch. ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning, I had the opportunity to testify in support of HB 5570 & 5571, a bipartisan bill package I introduced alongside Parker Fairbairn - State Representative. Our bills would implement so-called "smart stair" reform in Michigan, allowing medium-sized multifamily housing to have one internal staircase instead of two, provided all other modern fire safety measures are met.
This reform has been or is in the process of being implemented in 12 states already, making infill housing development drastically more feasible. I'm thrilled to be working on this critical bill package with Rep. Fairbairn. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was "Take Your Kid to Work Day" last week, and to say it was unforgettable would be an understatement. Not only did my son crush the scavenger hunt, but it was my daughter's first time in the state capitol!
As they grow older, I hope my kids see Lansing as a place where good decisions are made with people at the heart of it. For now, I'm just glad they see it as a place where they can play and get some candy.
Special thanks to House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri's office for organizing festivities for the day, and my own mother for tagging along to help. ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishing all a happy Easter. May the resurrection of life fill you and your loved ones with joy and meaning. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sneezing my way towards a better democracy. Stay strong and safe out there, everyone. ... See MoreSee Less
8 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm all for local control, but when even building smaller single-family homes is illegal, the state should set guardrails. That's why I support the Housing Readiness Package. ... See MoreSee Less
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It was a blast to join littles at Head Start for Kent County yesterday for another edition of #marchisreadingmonth! ... See MoreSee Less
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