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District 29 News & Updates

Jul 23, 2021

July 23, 2021 Hello Neighbors,  As we turn the calendar toward August, I can’t help but think about the herculean effort people — parents, teachers, administrators and more — have put in during the pandemic to ensure our students don’t miss a beat. This upcoming...

Under the Dome – A Michigander’s Guide to Your State Capitol

Jul 21, 2021

Government of the people, by the people, for the people.As your State Senator, I’m proud to represent you and more than 280,000 people across nine cities, villages and townships here in Kent County. I fundamentally believe our government is only as effective as the...

Sen. Brinks on Gov. Whitmer’s Historic Investment in Education

Jul 13, 2021

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2021) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement after she welcomed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to East Kentwood High School to sign the rest of the state’s K-12 budget for the upcoming fiscal year...

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Senator Winnie Brinks is with Michigan Senate Democrats and 3 others.
18 hours ago
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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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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 were willing to compromise on. Find more updates on the state budget here: senatedems.com/budget/Image attachment
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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

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.
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Senator Winnie Brinks is with Michigan AFL-CIO.
3 days ago
Senator Winnie Brinks

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

Last Wednesday, I was deeply humbled to accept Michigan AFL-CIOs Legislator of the Year Award. Together, weve 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 states success.Image attachmentImage attachment
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