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Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2026) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2026 State of the State address this evening: “From protecting health care to fighting corruption to...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 17, 2026) — In response to the recent passing of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement: “Rev. Jesse Jackson’s commitment to lifting every voice changed the...
Michigan Senate Dems Urge Congress to Rein in ICE, DHS Brutality
Senate Resolution 92 calls on Congress to enhance accountability for violent and reckless immigration enforcement agencies LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2026) — Today, Michigan Senate Democrats passed Senate Resolution 92 calling on Congress to restore and strengthen...
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Exciting news — Michigan's high school graduation rate has reached another record high, its highest level since 2008! The record investments we've made in public education are paying off, setting up more students for successful futures and careers. 🙌 ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this week, I got to chat with Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber, about the key accomplishments Senate Democrats have achieved in partnership with the governor — from our expansion of the acclaimed Rx Kids cash assistance program for new moms and babies to our historic boost to the Earned Income Tax Credit to help more working families make ends meet. ... See MoreSee Less
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