{"id":7691,"date":"2025-03-12T15:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7691"},"modified":"2025-03-12T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T19:41:56","slug":"updates-from-state-senator-winnie-brinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2025\/03\/12\/updates-from-state-senator-winnie-brinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates from State Senator Winnie Brinks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/Brinks_EmailBanner.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks – Email header” title_text=”Brinks_EmailBanner” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

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

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. \u2014 I have heard from federal employees who have been fired, nonprofit leaders who are facing funding shortages, and so many worried citizens who aren\u2019t sure how they\u2019ll make ends meet if tariffs and cuts are carried out.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a state leader, <\/span>my<\/span> power does not extend to Washington, D.C. But I want to assure you that I remain committed to the same set of values that brought me to Lansing more than a decade ago. I believe politicians should be transparent and trustworthy. I believe government should make life more manageable for real people, particularly those whose basic needs don\u2019t get met. I believe people\u2019s rights should be protected. I believe we should treat one another with dignity. I won\u2019t waver on those things, no matter who is in the White House or who holds the gavel.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are a strong community. We care about one another\u2019s challenges and uplift each other\u2019s successes. I\u2019m proud to represent you in Lansing and am always willing to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out to share your thoughts or seek assistance with any challenges you may be facing with state departments. <\/span>You can contact me by sending an email to <\/span>SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span> or calling 517-373-1801. \u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Brinks Signature” title_text=”Brinks-signature” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Winnie Brinks<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>Senate Majority Leader<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator, District 29<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Recent Highlights” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]