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Dear Neighbor, February was Black History Month, an important opportunity to celebrate contributions and achievements of African Americans both in the Senate and our communities. To start our commemoration of Black History Month, I was honored to speak at the...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Hosts Panel on Expanded Earned Income Tax Credit
Social service professionals and community leaders gather to raise awareness and connect eligible taxpayers with resources. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (February 27, 2024) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) hosted a panel discussion Monday with state...
Tax Tips Newsletter
Dear Neighbor, The new year means tax season is upon us — this year, however, differs a great deal from previous ones as it is the first year Michigan families and seniors can take advantage of historic tax relief passed by Senate Democrats last March. As you work to...
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Congratulations to these incredible GRPS seniors! 👏🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
Scholarship winner to be first in family to attend college
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Diane Vazquez is one of four GRPS seniors to receive a scholarship for students from underserved communities and first-generation college attendees.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Michigan stands in the minority of states that require parents to go through a long and arduous process of adopting their own children born via surrogacy. This issue was brought to my attention by Tammy Myers and her family, and I have been working to address it for years.
It is high time our laws evolve to mirror the advances made in assisted reproductive technology, and we are committed to empowering Michiganders to pursue parenthood without unnecessary hurdles. ... See MoreSee Less
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This past week, I was very proud to welcome East Kentwood and East Grand Rapids High School students to Lansing at the We the People Showcase Event!
East Kentwood's team is preparing to represent our state at the national finals in April after securing a back-to-back state championship on January 12! I look forward to seeing a lot of these remarkable students running the show around here someday. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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