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An update from Senator Brinks
Dear Neighbor, March marks another important celebration: Women’s History Month. And here in Michigan, we aren’t just celebrating women’s history — we are making it! Our caucus is the first in Michigan’s history to be majority women. I am so grateful to serve with...
District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, February was Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate contributions and achievements of African Americans both in the Senate and our communities. To start our commemoration of Black History Month, I was honored to speak at the...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Hosts Panel on Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit
Social service professionals and community leaders gather to raise awareness and connect eligible taxpayers with resources. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 27, 2024) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a panel discussion Monday with state...
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Every family deserves the opportunity to have a healthy, safe pregnancy and birth. And after yesterday's bipartisan Senate passage of our historic Momnibus bill package, we're one step closer to that reality in Michigan.
Senate Bills 29-34 and 36-39 work to improve maternal health outcomes in our state by implementing antidiscrimination measures, patient protections, and much more.
Thanks for your leadership in championing this important effort, State Senator Erika Geiss! ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations!
Yesterday, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 111-114, a bill package to help better detect and address cases of elder abuse and exploitation. Championed by Senator Veronica Klinefelt, this legislation strengthens penalties for elder abuse and financial exploitation offenses while also working to expand prevention efforts. We'll continue fighting to protect our state's most vulnerable. ... See MoreSee Less
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You're Awesome!
Protect those who can not protect themselves.
Are there companion bills in the GOP led House?
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Earlier this week, Heart of West Michigan United Way hosted a panel of legislators to speak directly to the challenges nonprofit leaders are facing. The concerns that were shared — about grants cancelled, funding denied, and proposed cuts to our most basic social safety net — are being felt deeply across our community. It was an honor to hear from them and share my resolve to continue to uplift the needs of our community. ... See MoreSee Less
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