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After Speaker Hall Blows Court Deadline, Senate Majority Leader Brinks Says “Enough is Enough”
LANSING, Mich. (March 20, 2025) — After Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall blew the deadline to present nine bills that have passed both chambers to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, this morning, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and the Michigan Senate filed...
Updates from State Senator Winnie Brinks
Dear Neighbor, 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. — I have heard from federal employees who have been fired, nonprofit leaders who are facing funding...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks, Appropriations Chair Anthony Respond to House Republicans’ Botched Budget
LANSING, Mich. (March 6, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Senate Appropriations Chair Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) issued the following statements in reaction to House Republicans’ surprise faux budget bills that would gut...
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Yesterday, the Michigan Senate passed Senate Bills 111-114, a bill package to help better detect and address cases of elder abuse and exploitation. Championed by Senator Veronica Klinefelt, this legislation strengthens penalties for elder abuse and financial exploitation offenses while also working to expand prevention efforts. We'll continue fighting to protect our state's most vulnerable. ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week, Heart of West Michigan United Way hosted a panel of legislators to speak directly to the challenges nonprofit leaders are facing. The concerns that were shared — about grants cancelled, funding denied, and proposed cuts to our most basic social safety net — are being felt deeply across our community. It was an honor to hear from them and share my resolve to continue to uplift th ... See MoreSee Less
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Today's the last day to file your state and federal taxes! 💸 Some Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are still offering free tax help for eligible Michiganders — learn more here: michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/income-tax/getting-your-taxes-done-free ... See MoreSee Less
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