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Updates from State Senator Winnie Brinks
Dear Neighbor, These are turbulent times in our country. People in our community are feeling the impact of the uncertainty that is coming out of Washington, D.C. — I have heard from federal employees who have been fired, nonprofit leaders who are facing funding...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks, Appropriations Chair Anthony Respond to House Republicans’ Botched Budget
LANSING, Mich. (March 6, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Senate Appropriations Chair Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) issued the following statements in reaction to House Republicans’ surprise faux budget bills that would gut...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2025) — Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 2025 State of the State address this evening: “Governor Whitmer made herself loud and clear tonight: our...
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Tasha Blackmon, CEO of Cherry Health, was clear about the organization’s biggest concern right now: cuts to Medicaid. The federal government cutting Medicaid would impact us all, drive up the cost of care for every American, and leave behind our most vulnerable. I have spent my career advocating for more access to Medicaid, not less, and I will continue to stand up for those values at the state level. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday, Michigan Senate Democrats passed another intentional, fiscally responsible budget that continues investing in the priorities that matter most to Michiganders — from affordable housing, public schools, and child care to workforce development, public safety, and small business support.
This budget demonstrates our continued commitment to equity, sustainability, economic growth, and prosperity for every Michigan community. Read more ⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
Senate Democrats Pass People-Focused Budget to Uplift All Michiganders
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Senate Democrats Pass People-Focused Budget to Uplift All Michiganders1 CommentsComment on Facebook
I recently got the chance to stop by the Advocates for Senior Issues monthly meeting here in Grand Rapids. I'm grateful for the important work they do to educate, advocate, and build community around the issues most pressing to our seniors. ... See MoreSee Less
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