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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Congratulates New House Leadership
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 7, 2024) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement congratulating Rep. Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp.) and Rep. Ranjeev Puri (D-Canton) on being named Speaker of the House and House Democratic...
District and Lansing Updates
Dear Neighbor, As the leaves continue to fall, our legislative schedule is ramping up. In Lansing, our team has been hard at work delivering solutions to the everyday issues facing families across our state. In recent weeks, we have advanced legislation to protect...
A Guide on Michigan Elections
Dear Friend, My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to make casting your ballot as accessible and easy as possible. As your state Senator, I want to share with you your voting options ahead of this year’s crucial election. In this brochure, we have guidance on...
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State of the Student is an annual event hosted by Kent ISD that brings the voices of students before community leaders, centering their experience with being in school. They did a great job elevating the importance of belonging and mental health. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week, so many gathered to celebrate the contributions that the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids brings to our community. Thanks to WYCE's Phil Tower, Priority Health’s Shannon Wilson, and Grand Valley State University's B. Donta Truss who all shared their own stories of resilience and how the Y helps to elevate people’s lives. ... See MoreSee Less
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Enriching the community!
This summer, our Democratic Majority passed the 2025 state budget, securing a $5.6 million investment to expand access to contraceptives and family planning services for Michiganders. Thanks to this allocation, the state has launched Take Control of your Birth Control, a new program to ensure Michigan families have access to free contraception and family planning resources this month and beyond.
Community partners and federally qualified health centers are distributing emergency contraceptives, condoms, and over-the-counter oral contraceptives to the general public for free, as long as supplies last. Visit michigan.gov/takecontrol to locate participating organizations near you and learn more about these essential resources. ... See MoreSee Less
Take Control of Your Birth Control
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Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.0 CommentsComment on Facebook