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Senate Majority Leader, Education Budget Chair Seek Budget Input from Local Teachers, AdministratorsÂ
Kent County education leaders weigh in on state budget needs for classrooms, programming   KENTWOOD, Mich. (March 30, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Assistant Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) visited Brookwood...
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 achievements that women...
Senate Democrats Cast Momentous Vote to Restore Workers’ Rights, Promote Better Wages and Safer Workplaces
Camilleri, Klinefelt bills restore workers’ rights to speak with one voice to negotiate pay, benefits, ensure state pays a prevailing wage  LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2023) — Today, the Senate Democratic Majority voted to pass Senate Bills 6 and 34, the Restoring...
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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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