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September District & State Updates

September District & State Updates

Dear Neighbor,Β  Marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day has now come and gone β€” a time to reflect on and uplift all the hardworking individuals who’ve built up our country, and those who continue to build up Michigan every day β€” from our educators to our home...

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Reacts to β€œAdopt and Amend” Ruling

Senate Majority Leader Brinks Reacts to β€œAdopt and Amend” Ruling

LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2024) – Senate Majority LeaderΒ Winnie BrinksΒ (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision regarding β€œadopt-and-amend” legislative strategies used by the then-Republican legislative majority in...

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September 8-14 commemorates Michigan's first-ever Voter Preregistration Week! πŸ—³ Our Democratic Majority has worked hard to make it easier for Michiganders to exercise their fundamental right to vote.

My legislative colleagues and I passed bills to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, meaning their registration will automatically become active when they turn 18! By granting Michiganders this option, we are mitigating barriers to ballot access and helping more residents become engaged, lifelong voters.

Find more voting information at mi.gov/vote!
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September 8-14 commemorates Michigans first-ever Voter Preregistration Week! πŸ—³ Our Democratic Majority has worked hard to make it easier for Michiganders to exercise their fundamental right to vote.

My legislative colleagues and I passed bills to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote, meaning their registration will automatically become active when they turn 18! By granting Michiganders this option, we are mitigating barriers to ballot access and helping more residents become engaged, lifelong voters. 

Find more voting information at mi.gov/vote!
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First responders put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Here in Michigan, we've worked hard to deliver historic budget investments that support our state's courageous first responders, including $75 million to establish a Public Safety and Violence Intervention Trust Fund. πŸš“πŸš¨πŸš’

Read more about the 2025 state budget and our investments in public safety at senatedems.com/budget πŸ”—
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First responders put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Here in Michigan, weve worked hard to deliver historic budget investments that support our states courageous first responders, including $75 million to establish a Public Safety and Violence Intervention Trust Fund. πŸš“πŸš¨πŸš’

Read more about the 2025 state budget and our investments in public safety at senatedems.com/budget πŸ”—Image attachment

This #PatriotDay, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and we recognize the brave heroes who sacrificed their own lives to save others. Let us continue to honor the first responders who courageously serve our communities every day. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ... See MoreSee Less

This #PatriotDay, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and we recognize the brave heroes who sacrificed their own lives to save others. Let us continue to honor the first responders who courageously serve our communities every day. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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