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Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and subject the Legislature and governor’s office to records requests from the public. Senate Bills 1 and 2, sponsored by Sens....
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) introduced Senate Resolution 3 to prepare legal action that compels the House of Representatives to fulfill its constitutional duty to present the nine remaining bills passed...
District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025. My colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week, kicking off the 103rd Legislature — and we’re ready to continue...
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🚨 Exciting news — the Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act yesterday! 🚨
As federal voting protections are being eroded by those who are afraid of losing at the ballot box, Michigan Senate Democrats are fighting back to ensure every eligible Michigander can freely and fairly participate in our elections — because a true democracy reflects the will of all of us, not just a select few. ... See MoreSee Less
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Always a pleasure to address the Advocates for Senior Issues group — their civic engagement has been helping me think deeply about solving problems in the legislature since I started back in 2012. We recently got to talk about the state budget, infrastructure, rising costs, and the importance of aging in place. I’m grateful for these engaged constituents! ... See MoreSee Less
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