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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I am excited to share that one of the crucial pieces of legislation the House and Senate worked all night to pass included the final versions of HB 5570 & 5571, our smart stair reform package. Both bills have passed both chambers and they are now on their way to the Governor.
The final version may be different from what was originally proposed. The two-bill package now permits single-stair construction up to four stories statewide and no longer permits six stories in select areas, but compromise is not a dirty word. As a result, thousands of new residences across our state will now be feasible. Vacant lots that were too small to build on will see new investment. I am immensely proud of the work we have done here, and thankful to Parker Fairbairn - State Representative for working with me on this package.
Onward!
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We’re expecting a long few nights in Lansing as the budget deal is finalized, but I am ready to stick it out to get a budget that supports schools, roads and affordable healthcare.
And I’ve got my story books ready for FaceTime!
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Scorching temps today! Don’t wait for heat exhaustion to hit.
• Take breaks
• Avoid strenuous outdoor work
• Find a nearby cooling center at 211.org or call 211
Your health matters.
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There's a reason data centers are about as popular as Nickelback right now. People have seen the horror stories of bad actors leading to higher electric bills, water scarcity and noise pollution. If data centers are going to be built in Michigan, they need to benefit everyday Michiganders, not just the corporations who'll profit from them. That's why I joined several of my colleagues in introducing a package of bills to rein in data centers with common-sense guardrails.
These guardrails include:
🔌 Ratepayer protections
💧 Water use limits
🔊 Noise studies before construction
🔍 Transparency requirements
🏘 Community benefits agreements
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More housing for working and everyday Michiganders, less housing bought up by Wall Street.
Today was a good day. 🏘️
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Excited to share that another bipartisan package I co-authored has passed the House! House Bills 4539 & 4540 streamline the state's Housing & Community Development Fund to get dollars out the door quicker, allow the fund to respond to new and ongoing housing needs, support city and rural housing needs and assist with mixed-income housing developments.
Special thanks to Luke Meerman - State Representative for working with me on this crucial reform. Onward!
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It's been a busy few weeks, so much that I forgot to share smart stair reform passed the House earlier this month! The legislation is now over in the Senate, where it will be heard in committee this afternoon. Looking forward to continue working on this critical, bipartisan reform to help fix our housing shortage. Onward!
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Rx Kids is coming to the 49507! New and expecting moms living in this southeast Grand Rapids zip code will be eligible for temporary cash assistance starting July 1.
This amazing public-private partnership has already seen tremendous successes in Flint, Northern Michigan and throughout the state. Eviction rates drop, pregnancies are healthier and parents can plan for their future with additional peace of mind. Excited to see this amazing effort come to our backyard!
Anyone interested should visit RxKids.org and apply.
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Juneteenth serves as a time to reflect on the progress made and a reminder of our nation's ongoing commitment to the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.
From my family to yours, Happy Freedom Day.
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I am excited to share that one of the crucial pieces of legislation the House and Senate worked all night to pass included the final versions of HB 5570 & 5571, our smart stair reform package. Both bills have passed both chambers and they are now on their way to the Governor.
The final version may be different from what was originally proposed. The two-bill package now permits single-stair construction up to four stories statewide and no longer permits six stories in select areas, but compromise is not a dirty word. As a result, thousands of new residences across our state will now be feasible. Vacant lots that were too small to build on will see new investment. I am immensely proud of the work we have done here, and thankful to Parker Fairbairn - State Representative for working with me on this package.
Onward! ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re expecting a long few nights in Lansing as the budget deal is finalized, but I am ready to stick it out to get a budget that supports schools, roads and affordable healthcare.
And I’ve got my story books ready for FaceTime! ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Scorching temps today! Don’t wait for heat exhaustion to hit.
• Take breaks
• Avoid strenuous outdoor work
• Find a nearby cooling center at 211.org or call 211
Your health matters. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
There's a reason data centers are about as popular as Nickelback right now. People have seen the horror stories of bad actors leading to higher electric bills, water scarcity and noise pollution. If data centers are going to be built in Michigan, they need to benefit everyday Michiganders, not just the corporations who'll profit from them. That's why I joined several of my colleagues in introducing a package of bills to rein in data centers with common-sense guardrails.
These guardrails include:
🔌 Ratepayer protections
💧 Water use limits
🔊 Noise studies before construction
🔍 Transparency requirements
🏘 Community benefits agreements ... See MoreSee Less
11 CommentsComment on Facebook
More housing for working and everyday Michiganders, less housing bought up by Wall Street.
Today was a good day. 🏘️ ... See MoreSee Less
12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Excited to share that another bipartisan package I co-authored has passed the House! House Bills 4539 & 4540 streamline the state's Housing & Community Development Fund to get dollars out the door quicker, allow the fund to respond to new and ongoing housing needs, support city and rural housing needs and assist with mixed-income housing developments.
Special thanks to Luke Meerman - State Representative for working with me on this crucial reform. Onward! ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
It's been a busy few weeks, so much that I forgot to share smart stair reform passed the House earlier this month! The legislation is now over in the Senate, where it will be heard in committee this afternoon. Looking forward to continue working on this critical, bipartisan reform to help fix our housing shortage. Onward! ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Rx Kids is coming to the 49507! New and expecting moms living in this southeast Grand Rapids zip code will be eligible for temporary cash assistance starting July 1.
This amazing public-private partnership has already seen tremendous successes in Flint, Northern Michigan and throughout the state. Eviction rates drop, pregnancies are healthier and parents can plan for their future with additional peace of mind. Excited to see this amazing effort come to our backyard!
Anyone interested should visit RxKids.org and apply. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Juneteenth serves as a time to reflect on the progress made and a reminder of our nation's ongoing commitment to the pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice.
From my family to yours, Happy Freedom Day. ... See MoreSee Less
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