Senator Winnie Brinks
We are here to help you!
Whether you have a question about legislation, need assistance navigating government, or simply want to share your thoughts, we are here for you.
Newsroom
Learn what we’re doing for your community.
September District & State Updates
Dear Neighbor, Marking the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day has now come and gone — 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 — from our educators to our home...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Reacts to “Adopt and Amend” Ruling
LANSING, Mich. (July 31, 2024) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court decision regarding “adopt-and-amend” legislative strategies used by the then-Republican legislative majority in...
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 water to working to...
Stay Connected on Facebook
Subscribe to my e-newsletter!
Sign up to be the first to know what I’m doing to build a thriving community to fight for you.
State of the Student is an annual event hosted by Kent ISD that brings the voices of students before community leaders, centering their experience with being in school. They did a great job elevating the importance of belonging and mental health. 👏 ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, so many gathered to celebrate the contributions that the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids brings to our community. Thanks to WYCE's Phil Tower, Priority Health’s Shannon Wilson, and Grand Valley State University's B. Donta Truss who all shared their own stories of resilience and how the Y helps to elevate people’s lives. ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Enriching the community!
This summer, our Democratic Majority passed the 2025 state budget, securing a $5.6 million investment to expand access to contraceptives and family planning services for Michiganders. Thanks to this allocation, the state has launched Take Control of your Birth Control, a new program to ensure Michigan families have access to free contraception and family planning resources this month and beyond.
Community partners and federally qualified health centers are distributing emergency contraceptives, condoms, and over-the-counter oral contraceptives to the general public for free, as long as supplies last. Visit michigan.gov/takecontrol to locate participating organizations near you and learn more about these essential resources. ... See MoreSee Less
Take Control of Your Birth Control
michigan.gov
Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.0 CommentsComment on Facebook