Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, The tragedy of Patrick Lyoya’s death is weighing heavily on our whole community. I have spoken to so many of you and witnessed your expressions of grief, fear, anger, and your demands for change. This week, I took your passion to...
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...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, Last week, the state legislature passed a bipartisan agreement to invest billions of dollars from federal pandemic relief money and some state funds into Michigan’s future. I was excited to support this legislation, as some of that...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, The stigma of a housing court record makes it virtually impossible for families recovering from a crisis, survivors of violent crimes, and people exploited by negligent or abusive landlords to find safe and affordable housing...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, Last week, I announced an important new package of bills aimed at addressing the rising costs of prescription medications. These high costs have had a major impact on many Michigan seniors and others who rely on medication to stay...
Senate District 29 Update
January 20, 2022 Hello Neighbors, This Monday, I virtually attended a great event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, hosted by Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. I had the privilege of hearing...
Senate District 29 Update
January 7, 2022 Hello Neighbors, Happy New Year from my family to yours! In Michigan, the options for outdoor recreation are endless no matter where you may live and perhaps you’ve made a resolution to get outside more this year. Whether it’s...
Senate District 29 Update
December 10, 2021 Hello Neighbors, This holiday season looks much different from last year. With the widespread availability of effective vaccines, testing, and what we know about the protection wearing a mask affords us, we are all better equipped...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, I spent Veterans Day at the wreath-laying ceremony at the new Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. This was a beautiful and solemn occasion where I had the opportunity to show my appreciation and respect for those who have...
Senate District 29 Update
October 15, 2021 Hello Neighbors, I hope you've been able to enjoy the beauty of fall in Michigan, and especially in our district, as the leaves change color, and the weather is more amenable to outdoor activities. In this issue, I’ve...
Senate District 29 Update
January 20, 2022 Hello Neighbors, This Monday, I virtually attended a great event for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, hosted by Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. I had the privilege of hearing...
Senate District 29 Update
January 7, 2022 Hello Neighbors, Happy New Year from my family to yours! In Michigan, the options for outdoor recreation are endless no matter where you may live and perhaps you’ve made a resolution to get outside more this year. Whether it’s...
Senate District 29 Update
December 10, 2021 Hello Neighbors, This holiday season looks much different from last year. With the widespread availability of effective vaccines, testing, and what we know about the protection wearing a mask affords us, we are all better equipped...
Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, I spent Veterans Day at the wreath-laying ceremony at the new Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. This was a beautiful and solemn occasion where I had the opportunity to show my appreciation and respect for those who have...
Senate District 29 Update
October 15, 2021 Hello Neighbors, I hope you've been able to enjoy the beauty of fall in Michigan, and especially in our district, as the leaves change color, and the weather is more amenable to outdoor activities. In this issue, I’ve...
Senate District 29 Update
October 1, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Last week, the Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget, making historic investments in the areas Michiganders care about most and the issues we’ve been fighting for. In this week’s issue, I will...
Senate District 29 Update
August 6, 2021 Hello Neighbors, Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta variant, the CDC has updated their COVID-19 guidelines for vaccinated individuals. Individuals who are fully vaccinated should wear a mask indoors if...
District 29 News & Updates
July 23, 2021 Hello Neighbors, As we turn the calendar toward August, I can’t help but think about the herculean effort people — parents, teachers, administrators and more — have put in during the pandemic to ensure our students don’t miss a...
Senate District 29 Update
June 25, 2021 Hello Neighbors, The effects of the pandemic have touched us all in some way, but the more we learn, it’s becoming clearer this burden has not been carried equally. Issues such as affordable and safe childcare, flexible work...
Senate District 29 Update
June 11, 2021 Hello Neighbors, The coming weeks will bring a flurry of legislative activity as we near the final stages of budget negotiations, and I will hopefully soon have more to share with you on that. In this issue, I’ve included...
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