Emails / Newsletters
District 29 Updates

District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,    From tackling the child care crisis facing our parents to protecting Michiganders burdened by the cycle of medical debt, my Senate colleagues and I have been working hard to advance legislation that would deliver real relief for...

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Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Dear Neighbor,    With all the snow and freezing cold weather hitting our state, I hope you are staying safe and warm. If you or someone you know needs a place to escape the brutal cold, please know that warming shelters are available throughout...

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2025 Wins for Our Communities

2025 Wins for Our Communities

Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! As your state Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to serve you and our community at the Capitol, where I am working hard to address the challenges Michiganders are facing both in our backyard and around the...

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Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,     In this season of gratitude, I’m so thankful for the privilege of serving our community in the Michigan Senate — getting to advocate on behalf of the needs and desires of our neighbors is an honor I don’t take lightly, so thank...

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Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,   Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I remain hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced...

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Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,    With the official start of autumn right around the corner, we are not only quickly approaching a season full of fall foliage and apple cider, but we are also unfortunately speeding towards a government shutdown. Come Oct. 1, if...

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Senate District 29 Update 

Senate District 29 Update 

Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, and with that, so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to...

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Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Dear Neighbor,   With August well underway and the beginning of a new school year approaching, I hope you’re soaking in the remainder of summertime here in our beautiful state. I know our educators are already back at it, preparing for students to...

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The Great Outdoors of the Great Lakes State

The Great Outdoors of the Great Lakes State

Dear Neighbor ,Our state is home to bountiful parks, lakes, and wild spaces that not only provide generous natural resources but also contribute to the Michigan way of life — and it's up to all of us to preserve the integrity of our environment and...

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District 29 Updates

District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,    From tackling the child care crisis facing our parents to protecting Michiganders burdened by the cycle of medical debt, my Senate colleagues and I have been working hard to advance legislation that would deliver real relief for...

read more
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Dear Neighbor,    With all the snow and freezing cold weather hitting our state, I hope you are staying safe and warm. If you or someone you know needs a place to escape the brutal cold, please know that warming shelters are available throughout...

read more
Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,     In this season of gratitude, I’m so thankful for the privilege of serving our community in the Michigan Senate — getting to advocate on behalf of the needs and desires of our neighbors is an honor I don’t take lightly, so thank...

read more
Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,   Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I remain hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced...

read more
Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,    With the official start of autumn right around the corner, we are not only quickly approaching a season full of fall foliage and apple cider, but we are also unfortunately speeding towards a government shutdown. Come Oct. 1, if...

read more
Senate District 29 Update 

Senate District 29 Update 

Dear Neighbor, Labor Day has now come and gone, and with that, so has another beautiful Michigan summer. As we approach the beginning of autumn and the leaves begin to change, I encourage you to take advantage of everything our great state has to...

read more
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Dear Neighbor,   With August well underway and the beginning of a new school year approaching, I hope you’re soaking in the remainder of summertime here in our beautiful state. I know our educators are already back at it, preparing for students to...

read more
Senate District 29 Update

Senate District 29 Update

Dear Neighbor, Happy Fourth! Summer is officially underway, but we have not slowed down in the Capitol. We are still hard at work attempting to reach a compromise with the Republican-led House of Representatives on the state budget for next year....

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Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor,   Over the past weeks and months, my colleagues and I have been working hard to craft a fiscally responsible state budget to ensure that while chaos and confusion comes from Washington, our communities can find security at the state...

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Senate District 29 Updates

Senate District 29 Updates

Dear Neighbor, We continue to be hard at work in Lansing — protecting your rights, advancing priorities that uplift Michigan’s most pressing needs, and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of these uncertain political times. Please find details...

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2025 Wins for Our Communities

2025 Wins for Our Communities

Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! As your state Senator, I am looking forward to continuing to serve you and our community at the Capitol, where I am working hard to address the challenges Michiganders are facing both in our backyard and around the...

read more
The Great Outdoors of the Great Lakes State

The Great Outdoors of the Great Lakes State

Dear Neighbor ,Our state is home to bountiful parks, lakes, and wild spaces that not only provide generous natural resources but also contribute to the Michigan way of life — and it's up to all of us to preserve the integrity of our environment and...

read more
A Guide on Michigan Elections

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...

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Advocating for Our Environment

Advocating for Our Environment

Dear Neighbor, It’s my honor to serve our West Michigan community in the Michigan Senate, where advancing environmental protections for the greater good of our state is one of my top priorities. From tackling toxic PFAS chemicals in our drinking...

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Tax Tips Newsletter

Tax Tips Newsletter

Dear Neighbor, The new year means tax season is upon us — this year, however, differs a great deal from previous ones as it is the first year Michigan families and seniors can take advantage of historic tax relief passed by Senate Democrats last...

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Senator Brinks Senior Newsletter

Dear Friend, I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy. As your state senator, I’m working hard to increase access to affordable, quality health care, as well as improved services for Michigan’s seniors. In this newsletter,...

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A Guide on Michigan Elections

Dear Friend, Voting is one of the most fundamental rights of a functioning democracy. Any U.S. citizen who is at least age 18 on Election Day is eligible to vote — but before you can cast a ballot, you must register. Voter registration forms are...

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Senator Winnie Brinks on Healthcare

Dear Neighbor,The pandemic has put a spotlight on many of the shortcomings of our health care system, and especially the need to address its disparities related to accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. These are issues close to my...

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