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Senate Democrats Champion Legislation to Protect Reproductive Rights, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
After protecting abortion access, assisted reproduction procedures, surrogacy, and reproductive health data, Senate Democrats advance equitable access to contraceptive care LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 11, 2024) — Building on their commitment to empowering Michigan residents...
District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy holidays! It's the season of gratitude, so I’m taking this opportunity to thank you for allowing me to serve you in the state Senate. Getting to advocate on behalf of the needs and desires of our neighbors is an honor that I don’t take lightly,...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Congratulates New House Leadership
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement congratulating Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) and Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) on being named Speaker of the House and House Democratic...
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I joined state lawmakers from across the region to hear from the leaders of Trinity Health MI here in Grand Rapids. Health care is complex, and Trinity continues to focus on supporting people, especially those who are vulnerable, as they seek accessible and high quality healthcare. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, I visited the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site at The Source here in Grand Rapids (where I used to work before my time in the legislature!). Their team helps ensure everyone who is eligible takes advantage of Michigan's Earned Income Tax Credit, which is now five times larger thanks to our historic Lowering MI Costs Plan.
So far this tax season, The Source has served 800 households and returned $333,000 in refunds to working Michiganders! 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Exactly one year ago, the governor signed the Michigan Family Protection Act into law — which officially went into effect today! Far too many families have been burdened by our state's outdated surrogacy laws, but that ends today.
Together, our new laws:
🤰 Decriminalize surrogacy.
🏳️🌈 Protect LGBTQ+ families.
👩👩👧👦 And support parents and children born through IVF or surrogacy.
Read more: michiganadvance.com/2025/03/31/tuesday-will-mark-the-end-of-criminalized-surrogacy-in-michigan/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you. Stand up for love!
Thank you for making women’s wombs just another commodity for sale. Another reason to traffic humans. Another assurance that women will not be valued or respected beyond what they can offer the market.
Thank you for your incredible partnership on these bills!
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