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Senator Brinks Introduces Bills Strengthening Legal Options to Support PFAS Victims, Hold Polluters More Accountable
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2021) — Today, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), with support from Attorney General Dana Nessel, introduced a two-bill package to help victims of PFAS contamination seek justice and to better hold corporate polluters...
Senate District 29 Update
October 1, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Last week, the Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget, making historic investments in the areas Michiganders care about most and the issues we’ve been fighting for. In this week’s issue, I will highlight some of the...
Senator Brinks on Senate Passage of State Budget, Securing Funds for Grand Rapidians
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Today, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget by the Michigan Senate:“This budget reflects investments in equity, access to health care and...
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Last night, we voted to restore critical funding that House Republicans ripped away from Michigan kids, families, and communities. Government should honor its commitments and we’re taking action to make the people who were counting on this funding whole. ... See MoreSee Less
Last night, we voted to restore critical funding that House Republicans ripped away from Michigan kids, families, and communities. Government should honor its commitments and we’re taking action to make the people who were counting on this funding whole.
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Programs to feed seniors, help child abuse victims face setbacks after Michigan Republicans halt grant money ... See MoreSee Less
Programs to feed seniors, help child abuse victims face setbacks after Michigan Republicans halt grant money
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House GOP leadership has said the $645 million funding halt is part of an effort to cut waste and fraud in government.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
“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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