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Sen. Brinks Introduces Bill to Promote Housing Stability
LANSING, Mich. (March 3, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today introduced legislation to seal certain eviction records to promote housing stability among low- to moderate-income families.Senate Bill 949 would provide opportunities for...
Legislators Introduce Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Help Reduce Prescription Costs
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 24, 2022) — Michigan would join a growing number of states tackling the rising costs of prescription drugs by creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board under bicameral legislation introduced today. “The cost of prescription drugs has been...
Legislators to Announce Bill Creating Prescription Drug Affordability Board
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2022) – Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton) will host a press conference tomorrow morning about their legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in Michigan to...
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures who show up for their loved ones with patience, guidance, and care. We’re working in the Senate to support Michigan families every day — and today, we celebrate you. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor the contributions, culture, progress, perseverance, and courage of African Americans throughout our nation's history — and a reminder that structural inequities persist even after progress is made.
This morning, I joined the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to reflect on lessons from Juneteenth and how they can shape our democratic process today. Below are other opportunities to commemorate Juneteenth in Grand Rapids this weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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My staff had the honor of accepting an award on my behalf that means so much to me — the George Heartwell Champion for Children award presented by the Expanded Learning Opportunities Network.
ELO Network is a group of dedicated and incredible youth advocates who are creating amazing after school opportunities for kids. It was an honor to be considered their champion and to be recognized for the ways that I advocated for kids all over Michigan who deserve to grow up with support, resources, and ways to chase their dreams. ... See MoreSee Less
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