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Happy New Year, Senate District 29!
Dear Neighbor, I hope you had an amazing holiday season and are enjoying the new year! In 2023, the Senate Majority worked hard to make life more prosperous and more fair for the people of Michigan. As 2024 begins and our state legislature returns to session, I am...
The Best of 2023: Legislative Wins
Hello Neighbors,  What a difference a year makes! With over a thousand bills introduced in both chambers of the legislature — and more than 230 signed into law by the Governor — our first year in the majority in Lansing has made a huge impact. In this e-news, you’ll...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Announces Todd Cook as Incoming Business Office Director
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 19, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) announced that Todd Cook will become the new director of the Senate Business Office. Cook is well known within the capital community, most recently having served as the...
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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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