Budget Done, A Historic Water Infrastructure Investment & More
Hello Neighbor, This week, I was pleased to support a state budget that keeps its focus on people in need. It has been a challenging year for Michigan residents, and it’s important to me that we, as legislators, do what we can to assist those...
PFAS Meeting, Food Assistance for Students & More
Friends, As the end of summer draws near and we prepare for cooler weather, Michiganders look forward to a new season. This time of the year showcases some of Michigan’s best attributes, and I encourage you make plans to get outside and enjoy...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, I’m proud to announce that this week, the Senate passed a sound state budget full of transformative, innovative, and equitable investments. Some highlights of the Senate budget include funding to: Support our kids and...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, The Michigan Legislature remains hard at work delivering on legislation for the people we serve! We're currently in budget season when we begin the important work of deciding where our state’s dollars can be best put to use. You’ve...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, We are celebrating unprecedented successes as we approach our first 100 days in the state legislature with Democrats in the majority! I am so proud of the work we have done for Michiganders, and I assure you that we are just...
Upcoming Event 4/17
Dear Neighbors, I hope you’ll join me for my upcoming virtual Coffee Hour on Monday, April 17. I’m looking forward to sharing updates from Lansing and hearing from you about your thoughts, questions, and ideas. More details below.Virtual Coffee...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, March is Women’s History Month, and it’s also the month when we hit Equal Pay Day. The average woman would have to work until March 14, 2023, to earn what the average male made at the end of 2022. Even as we celebrate the many...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, Navigating this last week has not been easy for Michiganders following the tragedy at Michigan State University. My heart is with the families and loved ones of the three victims of the MSU mass shooting: Arielle Anderson, Brian...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, Senate Democrats have been hard at work in Lansing, ensuring that we waste no time addressing the important issues that matter to the people of Michigan. We have organized our committees, appointed our chairs, finalized our agenda,...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, An important package of bills that begin to address the shortage of attainable housing in Michigan has passed both chambers, and we anticipate it will be signed into law this week. The four bills aim to create more attainable...
Budget Done, A Historic Water Infrastructure Investment & More
Hello Neighbor, This week, I was pleased to support a state budget that keeps its focus on people in need. It has been a challenging year for Michigan residents, and it’s important to me that we, as legislators, do what we can to assist those...
PFAS Meeting, Food Assistance for Students & More
Friends, As the end of summer draws near and we prepare for cooler weather, Michiganders look forward to a new season. This time of the year showcases some of Michigan’s best attributes, and I encourage you make plans to get outside and enjoy...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, I’m proud to announce that this week, the Senate passed a sound state budget full of transformative, innovative, and equitable investments. Some highlights of the Senate budget include funding to: Support our kids and...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, The Michigan Legislature remains hard at work delivering on legislation for the people we serve! We're currently in budget season when we begin the important work of deciding where our state’s dollars can be best put to use. You’ve...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, We are celebrating unprecedented successes as we approach our first 100 days in the state legislature with Democrats in the majority! I am so proud of the work we have done for Michiganders, and I assure you that we are just...
Upcoming Event 4/17
Dear Neighbors, I hope you’ll join me for my upcoming virtual Coffee Hour on Monday, April 17. I’m looking forward to sharing updates from Lansing and hearing from you about your thoughts, questions, and ideas. More details below.Virtual Coffee...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, March is Women’s History Month, and it’s also the month when we hit Equal Pay Day. The average woman would have to work until March 14, 2023, to earn what the average male made at the end of 2022. Even as we celebrate the many...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, Navigating this last week has not been easy for Michiganders following the tragedy at Michigan State University. My heart is with the families and loved ones of the three victims of the MSU mass shooting: Arielle Anderson, Brian...
Senate District 29 Updates
Hello Neighbors, Senate Democrats have been hard at work in Lansing, ensuring that we waste no time addressing the important issues that matter to the people of Michigan. We have organized our committees, appointed our chairs, finalized our agenda,...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, An important package of bills that begin to address the shortage of attainable housing in Michigan has passed both chambers, and we anticipate it will be signed into law this week. The four bills aim to create more attainable...
Senator Brinks Senior Newsletter
Dear Friend, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. As your state senator, I’m working hard to increase access to affordable, quality health care, as well as improved services for Michigan’s seniors. In this newsletter,...
Community Connection: Childcare & Senior Programs | Family & Educational Resources
Dear Friends, It’s an honor to serve and represent you in the Michigan Senate. These past few years have challenged us in inconceivable ways, but with support from our friends, families, and neighbors, we have been able to get through it together....
A Guide on Michigan Elections
Dear Friend, Voting is one of the most fundamental rights of a functioning democracy. Any U.S. citizen who is at least age 18 on Election Day is eligible to vote — but before you can cast a ballot, you must register. Voter registration forms are...
Senator Winnie Brinks on Healthcare
Dear Neighbor,The pandemic has put a spotlight on many of the shortcomings of our health care system, and especially the need to address its disparities related to accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. These are issues close to my...
Legislative Update Summer 2021
Dear Neighbor, As we begin fall and a season of reflection, I want to take a moment to update you on some work my staff and I have been doing on behalf of our community at the State Capitol. We have worked hard to deliver vital resources and key...
Legislative Update: A Focus on Families
Friends, The start of the new school year brings with it a range of emotions, including hope that this school will be better than the last, anxiety about staying healthy and safe, and excitement about what’s to come. There is no doubt that the...
Under the Dome – A Michigander’s Guide to Your State Capitol
Government of the people, by the people, for the people.As your State Senator, I’m proud to represent you and more than 280,000 people across nine cities, villages and townships here in Kent County. I fundamentally believe our government is only as...
Bookmark Coloring Sheet
March is Reading Month. Download this Michigan bookmark and let your kids color it. Enjoy!
State Senator Winnie Brinks Justice Equality Opportunity Newsletter
Dear Neighbor,At the beginning of every session of the legislature, we recite the pledge of allegiance, ending with the words, “… with liberty and justice for all.” While I’ve always recognized these as ideals toward which we strive as a nation,...
Senator Winnie Brinks Summer Newsletter
Dear Neighbor,As the sun begins to set on another beautiful Michigan summer, I want to take a moment to update you on some of the work being done by the Legislature before heading into the fall. In this newsletter, you will find updates on the...