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Sen. Brinks Welcomes Investments in Grand Rapids Greenway, Clean Water Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement after the supplemental appropriations bill package passed the Michigan Legislature. These bills include Kent County-specific funding, as well as...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, The stigma of a housing court record makes it virtually impossible for families recovering from a crisis, survivors of violent crimes, and people exploited by negligent or abusive landlords to find safe and affordable housing again. That’s why I’ve...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, Last week, I announced an important new package of bills aimed at addressing the rising costs of prescription medications. These high costs have had a major impact on many Michigan seniors and others who rely on medication to stay healthy but have no...
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Passing a budget on time is a top priority for Senate Democrats — but we will not get backed into a corner and settle for a bad deal for our kids and schools.
House Republicans' proposal would defund the successful universal school meals program that has kept millions of Michigan kids fed, cut funding for mental health and school safety, and gut support for the districts that need it most — and those are not priorities we're willing to compromise on.
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Today, we commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation; we remember the victims and their families; and we honor the bravery and courage of the first responders and American citizens who sacrificed their own lives to save others. We will never forget. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last Wednesday, I was deeply humbled to accept Michigan AFL-CIO's Legislator of the Year Award. Together, we've achieved historic wins for labor here in Michigan, and I vow to continue being a champion for the priorities that matter most to working Michiganders — the backbone of our state's success. ... See MoreSee Less
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