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Updates from State Senator Winnie Brinks
Dear Neighbor, These are turbulent times in our country. People in our community are feeling the impact of the uncertainty that is coming out of Washington, D.C. — I have heard from federal employees who have been fired, nonprofit leaders who are facing funding...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks, Appropriations Chair Anthony Respond to House Republicans’ Botched Budget
LANSING, Mich. (March 6, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Senate Appropriations Chair Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) issued the following statements in reaction to House Republicans’ surprise faux budget bills that would gut...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address this evening: “Governor Whitmer made herself loud and clear tonight: our...
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🚨 Exciting news — the Senate passed the Michigan Voting Rights Act yesterday! 🚨
As federal voting protections are being eroded by those who are afraid of losing at the ballot box, Michigan Senate Democrats are fighting back to ensure every eligible Michigander can freely and fairly participate in our elections — because a true democracy reflects the will of all of us, not just a select few. ... See MoreSee Less
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Always a pleasure to address the Advocates for Senior Issues group — their civic engagement has been helping me think deeply about solving problems in the legislature since I started back in 2012. We recently got to talk about the state budget, infrastructure, rising costs, and the importance of aging in place. I’m grateful for these engaged constituents! ... See MoreSee Less
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