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Dear Neighbor, March marks another important celebration: Women’s History Month. And here in Michigan, we aren’t just celebrating women’s history — we are making it! Our caucus is the first in Michigan’s history to be majority women. I am so grateful to serve with...
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Dear Neighbor, February was Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate contributions and achievements of African Americans both in the Senate and our communities. To start our commemoration of Black History Month, I was honored to speak at the...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Hosts Panel on Expanded Earned Income Tax CreditÂ
Social service professionals and community leaders gather to raise awareness and connect eligible taxpayers with resources.  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 27, 2024) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a panel discussion Monday with state...
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Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor the contributions, culture, progress, perseverance, and courage of African Americans throughout our nation's history — and a reminder that structural inequities persist even after progress is made.
This morning, I joined the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to reflect on lessons from Juneteenth and how they can shape our democratic process today. Below are other opportunities to commemorate Juneteenth in Grand Rapids this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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My staff had the honor of accepting an award on my behalf that means so much to me — the George Heartwell Champion for Children award presented by the Expanded Learning Opportunities Network.
ELO Network is a group of dedicated and incredible youth advocates who are creating amazing after school opportunities for kids. It was an honor to be considered their champion and to be recognized for the ways that I advocated for kids all over Michigan who deserve to grow up with support, resources, and ways to chase their dreams. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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