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Upcoming Event this Friday
Dear Neighbors,  I hope you’ll join me for my upcoming Drinks with Brinks event on Friday May 19 from 5 - 6 pm. This is a casual event where you can enjoy a beverage, meet other constituents, and have a chance to briefly chat about your thoughts, questions, or ideas...
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 families as the...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformational State Budget to Improve Equity and Spur InnovationÂ
Budget includes highest per-pupil funding in state history, education, criminal justice and housing supports for families with lower incomes, universal emphasis on diversity and equity, bipartisan work programs, and significant protections to air, land and water  ...
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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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