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Sen. Brinks’ reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s 4th State of the State Address
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her goals for the year and reflected on past successes. ...
Senate District 29 Update
January 20, 2022 Hello Neighbors, This Monday, I virtually attended a great event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, hosted by Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. I had the privilege of hearing from Cheryl Brown...
Senate District 29 Update
January 7, 2022 Hello Neighbors, Happy New Year from my family to yours! In Michigan, the options for outdoor recreation are endless no matter where you may live and perhaps you’ve made a resolution to get outside more this year. Whether it’s snowshoeing or ice...
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“Even when things like the 'big bill' happen in Washington. DC, your state legislatures have an incredible amount of influence and power to do some good.”
Speaking at the Grand Rapids Sustainable Business Policy Forum in August, Senator Winnie Brinks, who represents the 29th district in the Michigan Senate, emphasized the importance of state government and their ability to act as a “backstop” to regressive policies moving forward at the federal level.
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Michigan Democrats consider legal action following House GOP budget cuts
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A sudden, unilateral move by Republicans in the Michigan House to cut $645 million in funding for multiyear projects has incensed Democratic lawmakers.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan House Republicans unilaterally slashed over half a billion dollars in crucial state budget funding, which will not only create detrimental consequences for communities all over the state — it also undermines the integrity of our budget process and erodes the trust of Michiganders in their government at an already divisive time.
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Work Project Cuts
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Lansing Republicans slashed over half a billion dollars in crucial funding for Michigan’s kids, families, small businesses, and communities4 CommentsComment on Facebook