{"id":7467,"date":"2024-07-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7467"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:14:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T16:14:24","slug":"july-legislative-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2024\/07\/12\/july-legislative-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"July Legislative Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/02\/BrinksEmailBanner.png” title_text=”BrinksEmailBanner” url=”http:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/brinks\/” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-14px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/p>\n

I hope you\u2019re enjoying this summer season in Michigan!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m pleased to report that the 2025 State Budget has been passed by the House and Senate, and it now awaits the governor\u2019s signature! While compromises must be made in the budget process, I am proud of the work we did to design a budget that builds up our vibrant communities and supports our residents of all backgrounds. You\u2019ll find more information about how this year\u2019s budget impacts our community in this newsletter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, if you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can contact me by sending an email to senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/a> or by calling (517) 373-1801.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-16px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg” title_text=”Brinks-signature” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Winnie Brinks
<\/b>Senate Majority Leader
<\/span>29th District<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Recent News\u202f\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Senate Democrats Pass State Budget Dedicated to Building Up Michigan\u202f<\/i><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-19px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/07\/Building-Up-Michigan-Budget.jpg” title_text=”Building-Up-Michigan-Budget” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-12px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

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Recently, both the Senate and the House worked diligently to negotiate the state\u2019s budget for 2025. The Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget reflects the values that our Democratic majority has focused on: investing in children and families, students and workers, public safety, community development, and improving the lives of the people who need it most.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

This Democratic majority views the state budget as both a values statement and a financial plan. Our cornerstones for the 2025 budget \u2014 transformational, innovative, equitable, and intentional \u2014 reflect the priorities established last year. Read more here<\/a>.\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senate District 29 also saw significant, strategic investments that will be transformational for our community. Here are a few highlights:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n