{"id":6668,"date":"2023-04-14T13:47:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T13:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=6668"},"modified":"2023-04-17T13:47:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T13:47:58","slug":"senate-district-29-updates-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2023\/04\/14\/senate-district-29-updates-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 29 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/02\/BrinksEmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BrinksEmailBanner&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Hello Neighbors,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We are celebrating unprecedented successes as we approach our\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span>\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markitrmdcrx4\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">100<\/span>\u00a0days in the state legislature with Democrats in the majority! I am so proud of the work we have done for Michiganders, and I assure you that we are just getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Now, we\u2019ll begin the important work of negotiating the state\u2019s budget for this fiscal year. I am looking forward to working with the House and the Governor\u2019s office to ensure that state dollars are used in ways that put the people of Michigan\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As always, it\u2019s my honor to work for you, the people of District 29, and deliver honest, diligent representation in Lansing on the issues that matter most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brinks-signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><a name=\"x_x_1658410069422422\" data-safelink=\"true\"><\/a><b>Winnie Brinks<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/b><\/span><span>Senate Majority Leader<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>29th District<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>In This Issue<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p><span><b>Legislative and Government Update<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p><span><b><\/b><\/span>Repeal of 1931 Abortion Ban Signed into Law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Roundtable Discussion on Education Funding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><\/span><span><span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">First<\/span>\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markitrmdcrx4\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">100<\/span>\u00a0Days of Action<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><\/span><span><b>District Happenings<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p><span><b><\/b><\/span><span><\/span><span>Women\u2019s Resource Center Celebrates 50 Years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><\/span><span>Reading to Brookwood Elementary Students<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><\/span><span>Kids Food Basket welcomes Governor Whitmer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><\/span><span><b>Helpful Information<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><b><\/b><\/span><span><\/span><span><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>LEGISLATIVE UPDATE<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Repeal of 1931 Abortion Ban Signed into Law<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/RepealofAbortionBanSignedIntoLaw.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;RepealofAbortionBanSignedIntoLaw&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span>On April 11, 2023, Governor Whitmer signed into law the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(unpbjqrtlhn45bt3ito4hzfm))\/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&amp;objectname=2023-SB-0002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span>1931 abortion ban repeal<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. 2.5 million Michiganders voted this fall to create a constitutional right to reproductive freedom to protect women, their bodies, and their rights \u2013 and this outdated law needed to be repealed once and for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b><i>Roundtable Discussion on Education Funding<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/RoundtableDiscussionOnEducationFunding_Brinks.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;RoundtableDiscussionOnEducationFunding_Brinks&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span>On March 30, Sen.<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>Darrin Camilleri (chair of the Education Budget), Rep. Phil Skaggs and I met with Kentwood students and educators for a roundtable discussion about education funding and school operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s important that we hear directly from the source on these issues, and no one knows the needs of schools better than the students and teachers. Sen. Camilleri is touring many communities around the state to hear how the needs vary from school to school, and how our state\u2019s PreK-12 budget can best empower school districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Senate leaders are committed to driving forward an education agenda that puts the priorities of our educators\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">First<\/span>\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markitrmdcrx4\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">100<\/span>\u00a0Days of Action<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/2-_100DaysOfAction.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;2-_100DaysOfAction&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span>\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markitrmdcrx4\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">100<\/span>\u00a0days of working in this new majority have been full of major successes that protect, advocate, and uplift Michiganders! Our<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>#MajorityForThePeople<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>has wasted no time<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>making<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>progress on 40 years of pent-up policy ideas that will lift people up, protect freedoms, and save lives.<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>From<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>securing protections for LGBTQ Michiganders to passing gun violence prevention measures to restoring workers&#8217; rights, we have prioritized safety at school, at work, and in our communities in our\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span><\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span><span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markitrmdcrx4\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">100<\/span><\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>days<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>\u2013<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>and<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>we<\/span><span>\u2019<\/span><span>re<\/span><span>\u202f<\/span><span>just getting started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here\u2019s what we have done so far:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>Rolled back the unfair retirement tax<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Expanded the Working Families Tax Credit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Amended ELCRA to ban discrimination against LGBTQ+ Michiganders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Repealed the outdated 1931 abortion ban<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Restored workers\u2019 rights to negotiate for safer workplaces and fair pay and reinstate the prevailing wage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Required universal background checks for all firearm purchases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Required safe storage of firearms for child access protection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Allowed Extreme Risk Protection Orders to temporarily intervene to suspend a person\u2019s access to firearms given signs of danger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>DISTRICT HAPPENINGS<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><i>Women\u2019s Resource Center Celebrates 50 Years<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/WomensResourceCenterCelebrates50Years.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;WomensResourceCenterCelebrates50Years&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span>I want to congratulate the Grand Rapids\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grwrc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><span>Women&#8217;s Resource Center<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0on 50 years of service to our community. You have empowered and supported so many women! My staff was able to attend the Women\u2019s Resource Center Pillar Awards and present a legislative Tribute to mark the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As a woman in leadership, I want all women to feel empowered to give their best to the world. So, to the Women\u2019s Resource Center in Grand Rapids, here\u2019s to fifty more years!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Reading to Brookwood Elementary School\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/ReadingToBrookwoodElementary_Brinks.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ReadingToBrookwoodElementary_Brinks&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span>Thank you to the Brookwood Elementary students and staff for allowing me to come read to them during March is Reading Month! They greeted me with smiles and lots of love!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Special thanks to the Kentwood Public Schools system and Superintendent Kevin Polston and Principal Lorenzo Bradshaw for the warm welcome. The work that our educators do is so critical for the future of our state \u2013 I\u2019m grateful for their dedication and expertise.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b><i>Kids Food Basket Welcomes Governor Whitmer<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/KidsFoodBasketWelcomesWhitmer_Brinks.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;KidsFoodBasketWelcomesWhitmer_Brinks&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It was a pleasure to welcome Governor Whitmer to Grand Rapids during her visit to Kids Food Basket this month. She joined Rep. Rachel Hood and me to learn about KFB\u2019s mission and to advocate for her latest education budget, which allocates $160 million to provide free meals to public school students. Michigan would become the fourth state to offer free school meals, joining California, Colorado and Maine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s always been my priority that kids in Michigan have what they need to succeed in school, and kids can\u2019t learn best when their stomachs are empty. I\u2019m proud to help raise awareness of the importance of addressing childhood hunger and improving child nutrition in our state, and I look forward to working on budget priorities that reflect values like these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>HELPFUL INFORMATION<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/b><\/span><span><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b><i>Helping Medicaid members keep their coverage<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/i><\/b><i>Take action to avoid a gap in coverage<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE), allowing Medicaid members to keep their health care coverage. Per recent federal legislation, eligibility renewals will start again in June. Monthly renewal notifications will be sent by mail beginning in May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Following these steps will help determine if you still qualify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>Make sure your contact information is up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Check mail or text messages for a letter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Complete your renewal form (if you get one).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re a Medicaid member, learn more about how these changes may affect your health care coverage at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/end-phe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span>Michigan.gov\/2023benefitchanges<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><span><b><i>Health Insurance can impact Auto Insurance<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Your auto insurance may not be the\u00a0<span data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"markgaqu5qyrp\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">first<\/span>\u00a0thing that comes to mind if you lose or change your health insurance, but there is an important connection that every Michigander should know about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Under Michigan\u2019s auto insurance law, drivers can choose from six different Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical coverage levels when they buy or renew their auto insurance, which covers medical bills and other expenses if you are injured in an auto accident. For people who have Qualified Health Coverage (QHC), two options allow you to remove PIP medical coverage for yourself and\/or eligible household members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To count as QHC, your health insurance policy must not exclude or limit coverage for auto accident injuries and must have an individual deductible of $6,000 or less. Medicare Parts A and B or Medicare Advantage also count as QHC, but please note VA Health Benefits do not count as QHC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If someone in your household does not have PIP medical coverage and has a change in their health insurance, you must ACT:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>A \u2013 Ask your auto insurance company or agent about your PIP medical coverage choice and find out if you need QHC to maintain your current selection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>C \u2013 Contact your health insurer to determine if your new policy counts as QHC and to get an updated QHC letter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>T \u2013Tell your auto insurance company immediately if you lose your QHC. You have 30 days to obtain replacement health insurance or make a different PIP medical selection,\u00a0<b>or you risk not having medical coverage for yourself and your family in the event of a crash<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>If you are interested in learning more or have questions, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/difs\/consumers\/mi-open-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span>Michigan.gov\/AutoInsurance<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0or call the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (833) ASK-DIFS (275-3437).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Native Plant Month<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As we roll into spring and notice beautiful colors returning to our surroundings, we also celebrate April as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.KHme60PMUUZPuSYKLsKJxghRCz_VgS946teCmxLLjWE\/s\/1523645116\/br\/157218996249-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span>Native Plant Month<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. Michigan is home to more than 1,800 native plant species which include large shade trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, and everyone\u2019s favorite spring flower, the orange traffic cone. To protect our environment\u2014including our native plants\u2014record investments have been made in conservation and natural resources through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi93aGl0bWVyL25ld3MvcHJlc3MtcmVsZWFzZXMvMjAyMi8wMy8yOC93aGl0bWVyLXRvLXNpZ24tYnVpbGRpbmctbWljaGlnYW4tdG9nZXRoZXItcGxhbiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzEuNzQzODU5MTEifQ.Bn7JG4a01FdarSlPb7DYMu8NbBDu_284jOUE1vG-8mM\/s\/1523645116\/br\/157218996249-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><span>Building Michigan Together Plan<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi93aGl0bWVyL25ld3MvcHJlc3MtcmVsZWFzZXMvMjAyMi8wNC8yMS93aGl0bWVyLXVudmVpbHMtbWktaGVhbHRoeS1jbGltYXRlLXBsYW4iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwMzMxLjc0Mzg1OTExIn0.0M6IOMpWXXqNI0zSJ2s2qAAMJEO07UXD6S_v5WZvtsE\/s\/1523645116\/br\/157218996249-l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span>MI Healthy Climate Plan<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. Let\u2019s keep working together to preserve our green spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Gear up for spring fishing by getting your 2023 fishing license<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The new fishing license and regulation season kicked off April 1, so anglers need to be sure they have purchased a new license in order to enjoy Michigan\u2019s great fishing opportunities. The 2023 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Fishing licenses can be purchased at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDkiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MTA0NCIsImxpbmtfaWQiOiIyNjk2NDc0NTg3IiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1kbnItZWxpY2Vuc2UuY29tLz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAyMytmaXNoaW5nK2xpY2Vuc2UmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1wciZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQxMC43NDkxNDE3MSJ9.hJOvC5TLBaIa2kl1LQVig4K_x6DwhPZZpWP3oKphD4o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><span>Michigan.gov\/DNRLicenses<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0or by downloading the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMTEiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MTA0NCIsImxpbmtfaWQiOiIyNjk2NDc0NTg4IiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9kbnIvdGhpbmdzLXRvLWRvL2h1bnRpbmcvaHVudGZpc2htaT91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAyMytmaXNoaW5nK2xpY2Vuc2UmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1wciZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQxMC43NDkxNDE3MSJ9.H-Vs0n_QzRZj0jafRHRsouU7GziOmqV_U3ieiL26O6Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><span>Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0and purchasing via the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDUiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MTA0NCIsImxpbmtfaWQiOiIyNjk2NDc0NTg5IiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9kbnIvbWFuYWdpbmctcmVzb3VyY2VzL2xhd3MvcmVndWxhdGlvbnM_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPTIwMjMrZmlzaGluZytsaWNlbnNlJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09cHImdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MTAuNzQ5MTQxNzEifQ.zXRDK8OHhqbbIZ4WG82GqR2e2S9F88Abn_zadwHDDoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><span>2023 Michigan Fishing Guide<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDYiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MTA0NCIsImxpbmtfaWQiOiIyNjk2NDc0NTkwIiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9kbnIvdGhpbmdzLXRvLWRvL2Zpc2hpbmcvbWFwcz91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249MjAyMytmaXNoaW5nK2xpY2Vuc2UmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1wciZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDQxMC43NDkxNDE3MSJ9.H7xcA1wjFcf_aKH5hMe5hSw0Tp1XnmUKwzR-TI7q6Rs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span>Inland Trout &amp; Salmon Maps<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0are available online along with a lot of other helpful fishing information \u2013 including fishing locations, species identification and tips for beginners \u2013 at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lnks.gd\/l\/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImNrcmF1c2VAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdiIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDciLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiMjk2ODA0MTA0NCIsImxpbmtfaWQiOiIyNjk2NDc0NTkxIiwidXJpIjoiYnAyOmRpZ2VzdCIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi9kbnIvdGhpbmdzLXRvLWRvL2Zpc2hpbmc_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPTIwMjMrZmlzaGluZytsaWNlbnNlJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09cHImdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA0MTAuNzQ5MTQxNzEifQ.fjfXCipZkUoM3zuLWY4evGjvGWLlsIdUOiAzOzGENqw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span>Michigan.gov\/Fishing<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>COFFEE HOURS<\/b><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/BrinksVirtualCoffeeHour.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;BrinksVirtualCoffeeHour&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/rsvp-form\/?fbclid=IwAR0Xl3l83IjXeUuAhIoLFFSiIM7rl9xN8PmZ7S3Jhz-UDq3-x_QZRUwSkhc&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><span>Please join me at my upcoming coffee hour on Monday, April 17. It is always great to meet and see the Michigan residents I represent in office face-to-face. I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and answering any questions you may have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>WHEN<\/b><\/span><span>: Monday, April 17, 2023, from 11:45am-12:45pm<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b>WHERE<\/b>: Zoom; RSVP at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/rsvp-form\/?fbclid=IwAR0Xl3l83IjXeUuAhIoLFFSiIM7rl9xN8PmZ7S3Jhz-UDq3-x_QZRUwSkhc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"15\"><span>https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/rsvp-form\/<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>CONTACT US<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Office of Senate Majority Leader Brinks values input from all Michiganders but prioritizes District 29 constituent concerns. If you have questions or concerns, but are not a resident of District 29, I encourage you to reach out to your local State Senator.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senate.michigan.gov\/FindYourSenator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"16\"><span>Click here to find who represents you in the Senate<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u202f\u202f<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>Comment on Legislation<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: You can stay updated on legislative advancements through my biweekly e-newsletters or by clicking\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(gusf4ivndydihphwwksgjowe))\/mileg.aspx?page=home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"17\"><span>here<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>. Given the high volume of messages my office receives daily, please note that it may take time for your inquiry to receive a response.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><i>If You Need Help<\/i><\/b><\/span><span>: If you have a problem dealing with any department of state government, such as accessing unemployment benefits, my office is available to help 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 or organization for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>You may always feel free to call my office at (517) 373-1801 or email me at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"18\"><span>SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>Helpful Links<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"19\"><span>State Senator Winnie Brinks<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"20\"><span>29th Senate District Map<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.michigan.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"21\"><span>Michigan Senate<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.mi.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"22\"><span>Michigan House of Representatives<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"23\"><span>Michigan Legislature<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"24\"><span>U.S. Senate<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"25\"><span>U.S. House of Representatives<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accesskent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"26\"><span>Kent County<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/grcity.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"27\"><span>City of Grand Rapids<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Neighbors, We are celebrating unprecedented successes as we approach our\u00a0first\u00a0100\u00a0days in the state legislature with Democrats in the majority! 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