{"id":7923,"date":"2025-12-04T09:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7923"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:44:17","slug":"senate-district-29-updates-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/brinks\/2025\/12\/04\/senate-district-29-updates-14\/","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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2025\/01\/Brinks_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks &#8211; Email header&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks &#8211; Email header&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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 data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In this season of gratitude, I\u2019m so thankful for the privilege of serving our community in the Michigan Senate \u2014 getting to advocate on behalf of the needs and desires of our neighbors is an honor I don\u2019t take lightly, so thank you for entrusting me to be District 29\u2019s voice in our Capitol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the end of the year draws near, rest assured that my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are still hard at work in Lansing delivering real solutions for our communities. Read on to learn more about the progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0achieved this year and our continued efforts to keep moving Michigan forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share, please feel free to reach out to my office.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnie Brinks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 29<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2024\/12\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Brinks&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Despite the challenges\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0faced in our state and federal governments this year, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I spent 2025 working hard for our constituents and delivering real progress for Michigan. I look forward to another year of building\u00a0opportunity\u00a0for our communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure you and your loved ones can stay safe and healthy this holiday season by getting your flu shot this National Influenza Vaccination Week!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding Opportunity, Lowering Costs, &amp; Protecting Michigan: Senate Democrats Reflect on Progress From 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we approach the end of 2025 and wrap up our legislative work for the year,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0like to take a moment to reflect on the progress\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0delivered for the people of Michigan. Together, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Protect%20Vital%20Services%3A%20Saves%20Medicaid%20in%20Michigan%20to%20ensure%20health%20care%20remains%20accessible%20and%20affordable%2C%20protects%20SNAP%20benefits%20and%20the%20Double%20Up%20Food%20Bucks%20program%2C%20and%20continues%20support%20for%20police%20and%20fire%20departments.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saved Medicaid in Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, protecting access to accessible, affordable health care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/#:~:text=Curing%20Childhood%20Poverty%20with%20Rx%20Kids%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded the widely successful Rx Kids program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to improve maternal and infant health outcomes;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delivered another\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bipartisan budget<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">continues the universal free school meals program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Implement%20a%20Long%2DTerm%20Road%20Solution%3A%20Requiring%20that%20corporations%20pay%20their%20fair%20share%2C%20this%20budget%20puts%20forward%20a%20sustainable%20plan%20to%20fund%20road%20repairs%20without%20raiding%20our%20schools%20or%20other%20essential%20programs.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">implements a long-term road solution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Lower%20Costs%3A%20Continues%20the%20retirement%20tax%20repeal%20to%20save%20seniors%20%241%2C000%20per%20year%2C%20makes%20child%20care%20more%20affordable%20through%20the%20Tri%2DShare%20program%2C%20and%20supports%20workforce%20training%20opportunities.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lowers costs for seniors and families<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/gun-safety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advanced commonsense gun safety policies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to keep our communities safe;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/29\/not-on-our-watch-michigan-senate-dems-stand-against-federal-cuts-chaos\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fought back against federal chaos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Fight%20Federal%20Cuts%3A%20Mitigates%20the%20worst%20impacts%20of%20the%20%E2%80%9COne%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%E2%80%9D%20to%20prevent%20a%20%241B%20budget%20hit%20and%20protect%20health%20care%20access%2C%20public%20safety%2C%20schools%2C%20and%20more.%C2%A0%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safeguarded our state from the worst effects of Trump\u2019s disastrous budget plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/10\/veterans\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthened protections and benefits for Michigan veterans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and their families;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Championed legislation to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/foia-expansion-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve government accountability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/18\/michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/24\/prescription-drug-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lower prescription drug costs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2025\/11\/18\/governor-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-bills-to-increase-government-transparency\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">expand transparency in the state budget process<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and so much more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I&#8217;m\u00a0proud of the work\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0accomplished\u00a0this year, despite the many obstacles and unprecedented setbacks we faced at both the state and federal levels of government.\u00a0While we&#8217;ll be working in Lansing until the end of the month, I&#8217;m already planning ahead for 2026 and looking forward to another productive year advocating for our communities and our state.\u00a0I also encourage you to stay informed about the legislation moving through the Senate in the coming weeks. Feel free to track the legislation\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0working on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fighting Food Insecurity This Holiday Season and Beyond<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2025\/12\/FoodAssistance.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Fighting Food Insecurity This Holiday Season and Beyond &#8221; title_text=&#8221;FoodAssistance&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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 data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone deserves access to quality, nutritious food, full stop<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 but this year, the demand for food\u00a0assistance\u00a0is higher than ever as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/data-graphics\/grocery-price-tracker-inflation-trends-eggs-bread-trump-administration-rcna239569#:~:text=Grocery%20prices%20have%20been%20on%20the%20rise%20for%20most%20of%20the%20past%20five%20years%2C%20as%20supply%20chain%20bottlenecks%2C%20the%20war%20in%20Ukraine%20and%20excessive%20profit%2Dtaking%20here%20in%20America%20have%20put%20a%20strain%20on%20consumers%E2%80%99%20wallets.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">grocery costs soar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and federal Republicans have\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/food-banks-1800-surge-demand-snap-benefits-halted\/story?id=127410295\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/snap-back-millions-americans-lose-benefits-due-new\/story?id=127593186\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">restricted eligibility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Approximately\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/documents\/2025-2026\/resolutionenrolled\/Senate\/htm\/2025-SER-0065.htm#:~:text=WHEREAS%2C%20Hunger%20continues%20to%20impact%20communities%20across%20Michigan%2C%20with%20approximately%201.5%20million%20residents%20facing%20food%20insecurity%2C%20including%20more%20than%20402%2C000%20children%3B%20and\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1.5 million Michiganders face food insecurity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, including over 402,000 children.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Senate Democratic colleagues and I have worked hard to ensure that every Michigan family has access to food not only during the holidays, but year-round. From\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/food-access\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">proposing $71 million in relief funding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to support food banks and continue SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20widely%20popular%20free%20school%20meals%20program%2C%20which%20ensures%20students%20can%20learn%20on%20full%20bellies%2C%20while%20helping%20parents%20save%20an%20average%20%24850%20per%20year.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">delivering another year of free school meals for every Michigan student<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made significant groundwork in combating food insecurity here in our state. Learn more about our efforts to tackle food insecurity\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and explore food\u00a0assistance\u00a0resources below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\u00a0offers\u00a0various food\u00a0assistance\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/food\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">resources and programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mi211.org\/food-assistance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan 211<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps\u00a0locate\u00a0local programs to meet food and nutrition needs, from prepared meal programs to emergency\u00a0formula\u00a0and baby food\u00a0assistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Locate food banks in our local community, explore volunteer opportunities, and more at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/hunger-in-america\/michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feeding America \u2013 Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore the Food Bank Council of Michigan\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbcmich.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to find local food bank information, find assistance with SNAP benefits, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW20532000 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20532000 BCX0\">Supporting Caregivers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20532000 BCX0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW20532000 BCX0\">\u00a0Rights<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2025\/12\/SEIU.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Supporting Caregivers\u2019 Rights &#8221; title_text=&#8221;SEIU&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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 data-contrast=\"none\">After Republicans stripped away their right to collectively bargain back in 2012, Michigan home care workers have faced inadequate pay, a lack of benefits, and insufficient resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That&#8217;s\u00a0why\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Michigan Senate Democrats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">championed legislation to give caregivers the choice to form a union \u2014 and once that right was restored, history was made.\u00a0Nearly 32,000\u00a0Michigan home care workers recently won in our state&#8217;s largest union election since 1941 and rejoined\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEIU Healthcare Michigan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">! It was an honor to join them in celebration of this historic victory this month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Turkey Trot for GRPS Kids<\/span><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/TurkeyTrot1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Turkey Trot for GRPS Kids&#8221; title_text=&#8221;TurkeyTrot1&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/12\/TurkeyTrot2.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Turkey Trot for GRPS Kids&#8221; title_text=&#8221;TurkeyTrot2&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;84%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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 data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">I was honored to be a sponsor of th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">e 33rd annual<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Turkey Trot, a huge event in downtown Grand Rapids on Thanksgiving Day that our friends at the GRPS Foundation wo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">rk so hard to make happen. The proceeds help ensure that all GRPS students can play sports for free all year round. Sports teach teamwork and leadership, healthy lifestyles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">problem solving, and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>are such a positive way that we can come together as a community. I was proud to be among<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW88589960 BCX0\">the record-breaking 6,500 racers this year!<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW88589960 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;News &#038; Resources Senator Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &amp; Resources&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week \u2014 Do Your Part in Keeping Our Community Healthy Over the Holidays!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 1-5, MDHHS is encouraging Michiganders to get your flu vaccine if you\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0already. By getting your flu vaccine now, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza and stay healthy over the holidays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To protect yourself from other respiratory viruses, MDHHS also recommends getting the COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. You can get all three of these vaccines at the same time. To find a vaccine location near you, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaccines.gov\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vaccine Finder<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. To learn more about seasonal respiratory illnesses and how to protect yourself, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/infectious-diseases\/seasonal-respiratory-viruses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan.gov\/covidflursv<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mental Health Support During the Holiday Season<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The holiday season can be hard for\u00a0some. If you or someone you know find yourself struggling emotionally or experiencing a mental health crisis, please be sure to\u00a0utilize\u00a0the following resources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24-hour, toll-free, confidential support. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press \u201c1\u201d to speak with a qualified responder, or text 838255. Available to veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local Resources: Find a suicide prevention coalition, support group, or crisis line near you by scrolling down\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/safety-injury-prev\/injuryprevention\/programs\/suicide-prevention-a\/suicide-prevention\/coalitions-and-crisis-lines\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">this page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and finding a listing in your county.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shop Small on Small Business Saturday (and All Year\u00a0Round!)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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\/2025\/12\/SmallBusiness.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Shop Small on Small Business Saturday (and All Year Round!) &#8221; title_text=&#8221;SmallBusiness&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#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 data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan\u2019s economy is fueled by our vibrant array of small businesses. From local retailers and restaurants to innovative startups \u2014 each of these enterprises helps to create jobs and promote economic prosperity. For every dollar spent at a local business, more than two-thirds stay in our community to support local families, causes, and other businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s\u00a0why throughout my time in the Michigan Senate, I have worked with my colleagues to provide expanded tax relief to small businesses and secure funding in the state budget that helps small businesses get off the ground, grow their operations, support their hardworking employees, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small Business Saturday was\u00a0observed\u00a0on Nov. 29, but I encourage you to do your part by shopping small and locally all year round. 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