{"id":6052,"date":"2022-10-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemssandbox.com\/brinks\/2022\/10\/14\/senatedistrict29update\/"},"modified":"2023-01-06T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T16:33:48","slug":"senatedistrict29update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2022\/10\/14\/senatedistrict29update\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 29 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||0px|||&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 100%;\" align=\"center\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/brinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"State Senator Winnie Brinks\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/600ae639944c3.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1629473412905905\" name=\"1629473412905905\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Hello Neighbors,<\/p>\n<p>Election Day is fast approaching, and our democracy counts on your participation! Do you have a plan for casting your ballot on or by Nov. 8?<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a reason to request an absentee ballot in Michigan, so it\u2019s possible to vote early! If you requested an absentee ballot and wish to vote by mail, remember that ballot must be received by your local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. However, the closer we get to Election Day, the more it is highly recommended to return your ballot to your local clerk in person to ensure its timely arrival so your vote will count.<\/p>\n<p>So, why wait? Fill it out and return it now! If you do not wish to use the mail to return your ballot, you can return it to a secure drop box near you or, as mentioned, in person at your clerk\u2019s office. You can even request an absentee ballot at your clerk\u2019s office and fill it out on the spot.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t registered to vote, it\u2019s not too late for that, either! You can register right up until the day of the election! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> to get registered.<\/p>\n<p>And of course, you can also vote in person on November 8. If you have any questions about what\u2019s on your ballot, where to vote, or whether you\u2019re registered, visit Michigan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Home\/VoteInPerson\">voter information page on that<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m so grateful to the many volunteers who take time every election to keep our democracy going and ensure every vote is counted. We must be active participants of our democracy if we want to see it stick around for centuries more. We&#8217;re in this together!<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"162947561009393\" name=\"162947561009393\"><\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/611fd395d1e01.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1658410069422422\" name=\"1658410069422422\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p><b>Winnie Brinks<br \/><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">State Senator<br \/><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">29th District<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>In This Issue: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Pre-Processing Absentee Ballots Approved <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>DISTRICT UPDATE <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Sustainable Business of the Year <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Asian American Gala <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Big EV Announcement in Grand Rapids <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Ribbon Cutting for BAMF Health <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>HELPFUL INFORMATION <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Michigan Achievement Scholarship Signed into Law <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Access to Free Family Planning <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>CONTACT US <\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Preprocessing of Absentee Ballots Approved <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Friday, Oct. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to further enhance Michigan&#8217;s election integrity by allowing local clerks to preprocess absentee ballots two days prior to Election Day, as well as allow overseas military members to return their ballots electronically. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Clerks have been asking for extra time since the stressors that absentee voting placed on the presidential election in 2020. Clerks would be better served by a week or more of lead time, but two days does help to relieve some of the strain these hardworking election officials are experiencing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Here are the specifics: <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i>Elections<br \/><\/i><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-HB-4491\">House Bill 4491 (Public Act 195 of 2022)<\/a>, helps Michigan catch up to other states that provide the right to vote absentee to all voters. While many clerks have already hired staff for the 2022 election and will not be able to utilize the new provisions, they will be able to take advantage of this law and speed up election results in future election cycles.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><i>Military Voting<br \/><\/i><\/span>The governor also signed <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0008\">Senate Bill 8 (Public Act 196 of 2022)<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0311\">Senate Bill 311 (Public Act 197 of 2022)<\/a>, which collectively make it easier for our service men and women to participate in elections by allowing them to use their provided Common Access Card to serve as their verified electronic signature and setting up the procedure by which military members can use that Common Access Card, respectively. Previously, mil<br \/>itary folks outside of the nation still had to mail-in their ballots, which can be difficult for those stationed in areas with little access to the service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b>DISTRICT NEWS <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><b><i>Sustainable Business of the Year<br \/><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1657203212655655\" name=\"1657203212655655\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wmsbf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sustainable Business of the Year\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b7057e21f.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"162947573709191\" name=\"162947573709191\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>Congratulations to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeastmarketgr.com\/\">South East Market<\/a> for being named &#8220;Sustainable Business of the Year&#8221; by the <a href=\"https:\/\/wmsbf.org\/\">West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s offering healthy, whole foods to their neighbors in the 49507 ZIP code, educating people about nutrition and liberation, or their advocacy for food justice on the systemic level, it is clear they are all making a big impact in our community. This was a well-deserved honor for this amazing community resource.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Asian American Gala<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1665775449931931\" name=\"1665775449931931\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b7a56c065.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664547067152152\" name=\"1664547067152152\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>I was proud to see such vivid diversity and joyful celebration of stories at the annual gala held by the West Michigan Asian American Association. I\u2019m also grateful to the leadership behind events like this at Goei Center \u2014 West Michigan is so much stronger because of the contributions made by our diverse communities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Big EV Announcement in Grand Rapids<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664547417406406\" name=\"1664547417406406\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b8132638c.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664547442655655\" name=\"1664547442655655\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<p>I was pleased to join Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week for a big announcement at Ferris State\u2019s Kendall College of Art and Design: A $2.36 billion investment is coming to Michigan from the global battery company Gotion, who chose Big Rapids to build battery components.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does this create 2,350 high-wage jobs \u2014 changing the game for so many Michigan families \u2014 but it signals to the world that Michigan is where the electric vehicle future is headquartered. And, Gotion will power their facility using 100% renewable energy!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Ribbon Cutting for BAMF Health\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><a id=\"1664547492246246\" name=\"1664547492246246\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b85e33297.jpeg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a id=\"1664547522828828\" name=\"1664547522828828\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 19px; padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px;\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>BAMF stands for \u201cBold Advanced Medical Future,\u201d and last week we cut the ribbon for their global headquarters right here in Grand Rapids. BAMF is bringing precision medicine to our community by advancing technologies to study and treat various kinds of cancers. They are also hoping their technology can impact Alzheimer&#8217;s, PTSD, and a variety of other illnesses. I cannot wait to hear the stories of hope that come from this place of innovation. Sponsoring the legislation that helped open the door for BAMF to come to Grand Rapids will always be among my most meaningful accomplishments in Lansing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>HELPFUL INFORMATION<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Michigan Achievement Scholarship Signed into Law<br \/><\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost of college by thousands of dollars a year for many high school graduates. The legislation builds on the administration\u2019s goal of having 60% of adults with a skill certificate or college degree by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Starting with the class of <b>2023<\/b>, high school graduates will be eligible for more financial aid from the state, up to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">$2,750<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> if they attend a community college, per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>$5,500<\/b> if they attend a public university, per year<\/li>\n<li><b>$4,000<\/b> if they attend a private college or university, per year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need when they complete the FAFSA. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship will cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">94%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> of students attending community colleges<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">76%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> of students attending a public university<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">79%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> of students attending a private college or university<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">More information will be provided as it becomes available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br \/><i><b>Access to Free Family Planning Services<br \/><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">On Monday, Oct. 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced they are seeking approval for an initiative called \u201cPlan First!\u201d that would expand access to family planning services. The proposal seeks to offer 25,000 Michiganders free contraception, cancer screenings, STI\/STD testing, and more, saving them up to an estimated $2,000 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Currently, women in Michigan can access low- or no-cost family planning services through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/adult-child-serv\/childrenfamilies\/familyhealth\/familyplanning\">Michigan\u2019s Family Planning Program<\/a> and through the Healthy Michigan Plan, the state&#8217;s expanded Medicaid program. However, approximately 25,000 Michiganders do not qualify under the income eligibility for Healthy Michigan or traditional Medicaid but have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level, which is currently $36,620 annually for a household of two.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The new Plan First! Family Planning Policy, if approved, would take effect in spring 2023. Details will be provided at that time about how to apply. Family planning is a public hea<br \/>lth service that allows women and couples to have healthier pregnancies, to help time and space births, and achieve desired family size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>CONTACT US<br \/><\/b>Here are a few reasons to contact my office:<\/p>\n<p><b>Comment on Legislation<\/b>: If you want to express your opinion about legislation or learn more, my office can answer your questions and keep me informed of your comments. Your opinion matters!<\/p>\n<p><b>If You Need Help<\/b>: If you have a problem dealing with any department of state government, such as accessing unemployment benefits, my office can help you resolve it. While we usually cannot assist with local or federal issues, we will always do our best to help direct you to the appropriate person.<\/p>\n<p><b>There\u2019s No \u201cWrong\u201d Reason<\/b>: Any comment, question or concern is welcome. If your issue would be more appropriately addressed by a different unit of government, I will help direct you. Remember, I am here to serve YOU and your family.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>I have other questions. Are you and your office still available?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>To keep you and my staff healthy and safe, we are working remotely until further notice. Please call our office at (517) 373-1801 or send me an email at <a href=\"mailto:SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov\">SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>, as you normally would, and we will do our best to avoid any interruption of service.<\/p>\n<p><b>Helpful Links<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/\">State Senator Winnie Brinks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/district\/\">29th Senate District Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.michigan.gov\/\">Michigan Senate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.mi.gov\/\">Michigan House of Representatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\">Michigan Legislature<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/\">U.S. Senate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.house.gov\/\">U.S. House of Representatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accesskent.com\/\">Kent County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/grcity.us\/\">City of Grand Rapids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 130px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SenatorBrinks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/oi2bk24hhfe.senatedems.org\/icons\/1\/facebook.png\" style=\"padding-right: 10px;\" width=\"98\" height=\"91\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0;\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"height: 100px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\">\n<p><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">\n<p>As an elected representative, I believe in being readily available and transparent because my office is your office.<\/p>\n<p>Reply to this email if you would like to unsubscribe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Hello Neighbors, Election Day is fast approaching, and our democracy counts on your participation! Do you have a plan for casting your ballot on or by Nov. 8? You [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><div><div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;width:100%\" align=\"center\"><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"\" name=\"\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/brinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"State Senator Winnie Brinks\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/600ae639944c3.png\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1629473412905905\" name=\"1629473412905905\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Hello Neighbors,  <\/p><p>Election Day is fast approaching, and our democracy counts on your participation! Do you have a plan for casting your ballot on or by Nov. 8? <\/p><p>You don\u2019t need a reason to request an absentee ballot in Michigan, so it\u2019s possible to vote early! If you requested an absentee ballot and wish to vote by mail, remember that ballot must be received by your local clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. However, the closer we get to Election Day, the more it is highly recommended to return your ballot to your local clerk in person to ensure its timely arrival so your vote will count. <\/p><p>So, why wait? Fill it out and return it now! If you do not wish to use the mail to return your ballot, you can return it to a secure drop box near you or, as mentioned, in person at your clerk\u2019s office. You can even request an absentee ballot at your clerk\u2019s office and fill it out on the spot. <\/p><p>If you aren\u2019t registered to vote, it\u2019s not too late for that, either! You can register right up until the day of the election! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/\">Michigan.gov\/Vote<\/a> to get registered. <\/p><p>And of course, you can also vote in person on November 8. If you have any questions about what\u2019s on your ballot, where to vote, or whether you\u2019re registered, visit Michigan\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mvic.sos.state.mi.us\/Home\/VoteInPerson\">voter information page on that<\/a>, too. <\/p><p>I\u2019m so grateful to the many volunteers who take time every election to keep our democracy going and ensure every vote is counted. We must be active participants of our democracy if we want to see it stick around for centuries more. We're in this together! <\/p><p>Sincerely,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"162947561009393\" name=\"162947561009393\"><\/a><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/611fd395d1e01.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1658410069422422\" name=\"1658410069422422\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p><b>Winnie Brinks<br><\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">State Senator<br><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">29th District<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>In This Issue:  <\/b><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE <\/b><\/span><\/li><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Pre-Processing Absentee Ballots Approved <\/span><\/li><\/ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>DISTRICT UPDATE <\/b><\/span><\/li><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Sustainable Business of the Year  <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Asian American Gala <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Big EV Announcement in Grand Rapids <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Ribbon Cutting for BAMF Health  <\/span><\/li><\/ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>HELPFUL INFORMATION <\/b><\/span><\/li><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Michigan Achievement Scholarship Signed into Law <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Access to Free Family Planning <\/span><\/li><\/ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>CONTACT US  <\/b><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE  <\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>Preprocessing of Absentee Ballots Approved  <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Friday, Oct. 7, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to further enhance Michigan's election integrity by allowing local clerks to preprocess absentee ballots two days prior to Election Day, as well as allow overseas military members to return their ballots electronically.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Clerks have been asking for extra time since the stressors that absentee voting placed on the presidential election in 2020. Clerks would be better served by a week or more of lead time, but two days does help to relieve some of the strain these hardworking election officials are experiencing.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Here are the specifics: <\/span><\/p><p><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i>Elections<br><\/i><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-HB-4491\">House Bill 4491 (Public Act 195 of 2022)<\/a>, helps Michigan catch up to other states that provide the right to vote absentee to all voters. While many clerks have already hired staff for the 2022 election and will not be able to utilize the new provisions, they will be able to take advantage of this law and speed up election results in future election cycles.<\/li><li><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><i>Military Voting<br><\/i><\/span>The governor also signed <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0008\">Senate Bill 8 (Public Act 196 of 2022)<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2021-SB-0311\">Senate Bill 311 (Public Act 197 of 2022)<\/a>, which collectively make it easier for our service men and women to participate in elections by allowing them to use their provided Common Access Card to serve as their verified electronic signature and setting up the procedure by which military members can use that Common Access Card, respectively. Previously, mil\nitary folks outside of the nation still had to mail-in their ballots, which can be difficult for those stationed in areas with little access to the service.<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b>DISTRICT NEWS  <\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><b><i>Sustainable Business of the Year<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1657203212655655\" name=\"1657203212655655\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wmsbf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"Sustainable Business of the Year\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b7057e21f.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"162947573709191\" name=\"162947573709191\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>Congratulations to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeastmarketgr.com\/\">South East Market<\/a> for being named \"Sustainable Business of the Year\" by the <a href=\"https:\/\/wmsbf.org\/\">West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s offering healthy, whole foods to their neighbors in the 49507 ZIP code, educating people about nutrition and liberation, or their advocacy for food justice on the systemic level, it is clear they are all making a big impact in our community. This was a well-deserved honor for this amazing community resource.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b><i>Asian American 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style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1665775449931931\" name=\"1665775449931931\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b7a56c065.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664547067152152\" name=\"1664547067152152\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>I was proud to see such vivid diversity and joyful celebration of stories at the annual gala held by the West Michigan Asian American Association. I\u2019m also grateful to the leadership behind events like this at Goei Center \u2014 West Michigan is so much stronger because of the contributions made by our diverse communities. <\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b><i>Big EV Announcement in Grand Rapids<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><p><b><\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664547417406406\" name=\"1664547417406406\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b8132638c.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664547442655655\" name=\"1664547442655655\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><p>I was pleased to join Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week for a big announcement at Ferris State\u2019s Kendall College of Art and Design: A $2.36 billion investment is coming to Michigan from the global battery company Gotion, who chose Big Rapids to build battery components. <\/p><p>Not only does this create 2,350 high-wage jobs \u2014 changing the game for so many Michigan families \u2014 but it signals to the world that Michigan is where the electric vehicle future is headquartered. And, Gotion will power their facility using 100% renewable energy! <\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b><i>Ribbon Cutting for BAMF Health&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td><div><a id=\"1664547492246246\" name=\"1664547492246246\"><\/a><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img alt=\"example image 800x100\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/6349b85e33297.jpeg\"><\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div style=\"margin:0;padding:0\"><table width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"line-height: 31px\"><tbody><tr><td style=\", Times, serif\"><a id=\"1664547522828828\" name=\"1664547522828828\"><\/a><div style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 19px;padding-top: 15px;padding-bottom: 15px;, Times, serif\"><div><div><p>BAMF stands for \u201cBold Advanced Medical Future,\u201d and last week we cut the ribbon for their global headquarters right here in Grand Rapids. BAMF is bringing precision medicine to our community by advancing technologies to study and treat various kinds of cancers. They are also hoping their technology can impact Alzheimer's, PTSD, and a variety of other illnesses. I cannot wait to hear the stories of hope that come from this place of innovation. Sponsoring the legislation that helped open the door for BAMF to come to Grand Rapids will always be among my most meaningful accomplishments in Lansing.<br><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>HELPFUL INFORMATION<\/b><\/p><p><i><b>Michigan Achievement Scholarship Signed into Law<br><\/b><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will lower the cost of college by thousands of dollars a year for many high school graduates. The legislation builds on the administration\u2019s goal of having 60% of adults with a skill certificate or college degree by 2030.<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>Starting with the class of <b>2023<\/b>, high school graduates will be eligible for more financial aid from the state, up to:<\/p><ul><li><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">$2,750<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> if they attend a community college, per year<\/span><\/li><li><b>$5,500<\/b> if they attend a public university, per year<\/li><li><b>$4,000<\/b> if they attend a private college or university, per year<\/li><\/ul><p><\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">Students will be eligible if their family demonstrates financial need when they complete the FAFSA. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship will cover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">94%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> of students attending community colleges<\/span><\/li><li><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">76%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> of students attending a public university<\/span><\/li><li><b style=\"background-color: transparent\">79%<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"> of students attending a private college or university<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">More information will be provided as it becomes available.<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><\/div><div><span style=\"background-color: transparent\"><br><i><b>Access to Free Family Planning Services<br><\/b><\/i><\/span><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">On Monday, Oct. 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced they are seeking approval for an initiative called \u201cPlan First!\u201d that would expand access to family planning services. The proposal seeks to offer 25,000 Michiganders free contraception, cancer screenings, STI\/STD testing, and more, saving them up to an estimated $2,000 a year.<\/span><\/p><p><\/p><p>Currently, women in Michigan can access low- or no-cost family planning services through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/adult-child-serv\/childrenfamilies\/familyhealth\/familyplanning\">Michigan\u2019s Family Planning Program<\/a> and through the Healthy Michigan Plan, the state's expanded Medicaid program. However, approximately 25,000 Michiganders do not qualify under the income eligibility for Healthy Michigan or traditional Medicaid but have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level, which is currently $36,620 annually for a household of two.<\/p><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent\">The new Plan First! Family Planning Policy, if approved, would take effect in spring 2023. Details will be provided at that time about how to apply. Family planning is a public hea\nlth service that allows women and couples to have healthier pregnancies, to help time and space births, and achieve desired family size.<\/span><\/p><p><br><\/p><p><b>CONTACT US<br><\/b>Here are a few reasons to contact my office:<\/p><p><b>Comment on Legislation<\/b>: If you want to express your opinion about legislation or learn more, my office can answer your questions and keep me informed of your comments. 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