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Senate District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, With the official start of autumn right around the corner, we are not only quickly approaching a season full of fall foliage and apple cider, but we are also unfortunately speeding towards a government shutdown. Come Oct. 1, if the Legislature is...
Brinks: Democrats Won’t Be Pressured into Giving Up on Core Michigan Values
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement in reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s address focused on the state budget: “One of the only things legislators absolutely must do every year is pass a...
Senate District 29 Update
Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, and with that, so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to offer. From cider...
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Earlier this week, I got to chat with Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the key accomplishments Senate Democrats have achieved in partnership with the governor — from our expansion of the acclaimed Rx Kids cash assistance program for new moms and babies to our historic boost to the Earned Income Tax Credit to help more working families make ends meet. ... See MoreSee Less
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Last night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address where she reflected on the historic progress we've delivered for Michiganders together and outlined her priorities for the year ahead.
Let's keep collaborating on more practical solutions to lower costs, make housing more affordable, improve literacy and support our kids, and ensure everyone has access to quality, accessible health care that they can afford. ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's keep working together to show Michiganders what good, accountable government looks like. ... See MoreSee Less
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