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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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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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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
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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
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