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Chang, Brinks Bills Provide State IDs, Driver’s Licenses for All Residents
LANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2021) — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) and Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), with the support of a broad-based coalition of organizations, have introduced bills to allow all Michigan residents an opportunity to obtain state...
Brinks, Pohutsky Introduce Legislation to Close Marital Rape Loophole
LANSING, Mich. (April 22, 2021) — Today, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) introduced legislation to close a legal loophole in Michigan law that permits marital rape when the perpetrator’s legal spouse is...
Senate District 29 Update
April 16, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Throughout the pandemic, we have heard a lot about the impact COVID-19 has had on our economy. But in this issue, I’d like to draw attention to the importance of what we call the “caring economy,” and the extreme strain 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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