Sens. McMorrow, Brinks Applaud Movement on Tampon Tax Repeal

// on Wed, Oct 20 2021 / Press Statement

LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — The Senate Finance Committee has reported legislation to repeal the tax on feminine hygiene products, otherwise known as a “tampon tax.” Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) have sponsored and advocated for this legislation in the state Senate since… Read More

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Senator Brinks on Senate Passage of State Budget, Securing Funds for Grand Rapidians

// on Tue, Sep 21 2021 / Press Statement

LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Today, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget by the Michigan Senate:“This budget reflects investments in equity, access to health care and valuing those who care for others. It has… Read More

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Sen. Brinks on Gov. Whitmer’s Historic Investment in Education

// on Tue, Jul 13 2021 / Press Statement

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2021) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement after she welcomed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to East Kentwood High School to sign the rest of the state’s K-12 budget for the upcoming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. The budget… Read More

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Sen. Brinks backs support for direct-care workers, closing health care gap in FY22 budget recommendation

// on Thu, Feb 11 2021 / Press Statement

Sen. Brinks backs support for direct-care workers, closing health care gap in FY22 budget recommendation LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2021) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget recommendation presented today to a joint meeting of… Read More