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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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It is unacceptable to allow people to go hungry.
Today I joined Rep. Hillary Scholten in raising the alarm about the Trump administration's decision to cut SNAP benefits starting November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. Despite a $5 billion SNAP reserve fund for emergencies, federal leaders will instead cut off life-saving benefits for children, veterans, elders, and hardworking families starting in November -- just a few short days from now. To refuse to end the shutdown, to refuse to spend contingency funds, and to refuse to keep families from going without food, is simply unacceptable.
We must come together as a community on behalf of those who will impacted by this. If you're able, consider a cash donation to your local food bank or food assistance organization -- like @communityfoodclubgr which hosted us today, @theotherwaygr and @northkentconnect who brought stories of everyday Michiganders who will feel these dire impacts, or any food bank close to your home.
And please consider contacting your federal legislators to urge them to consider the gravity of this choice. ... See MoreSee Less
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Proud to be a champion for healthy, nourishing food -- today and every day! ... See MoreSee Less
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How lucky are we have to have had West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology - WMCAT as part of our community for 20 YEARS? Team Brinks loved celebrating them with so many other WMCAT fans last week. Happy b-day, WMCAT! ... See MoreSee Less
West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology celebrates 20 years of opportunity
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In celebration of providing visual arts and technology programs for the past 20 years, the organization is hosting a "20 Years and Counting" anniversary party.1 CommentsComment on Facebook