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Michigan Senate Votes for More Transparent State Government with FOIA Expansion to Governor, Legislature
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to expand Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and subject the Legislature and governor’s office to records requests from the public. Senate Bills 1 and 2, sponsored by Sens....
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Prepares Legal Action Against Republican House of Representatives for Violating Constitution, Blocking Passed Legislation
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2025) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) introduced Senate Resolution 3 to prepare legal action that compels the House of Representatives to fulfill its constitutional duty to present the nine remaining bills passed...
District 29 Updates
Dear Neighbor, Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025. My colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week, kicking off the 103rd Legislature — and we’re ready to continue...
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Far too many Michigan families are struggling to make ends meet because of rising costs. That's why Michigan Senate Democrats just unveiled our plan to help uplift working families, cut the price of parenting, and tackle the child care crisis.
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Building Blocks
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Senate Democrats’ Building Blocks plan and help us build a Michigan where families have the support and resources they need to set their children up for success.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Cesar E. Chavez corridor has long been a vital part of our community, home to so many people and businesses that make Grand Rapids special. Last year’s completion of a $7.5 million roadway improvement project was great momentum, and now, with this $870,000 grant to create new residential units, we’re building on that progress.
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Michigan Builds on Record-Breaking Housing Momentum, Announces Housing Developments in Grand Rapids | Michigan Business
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Support through the Revitalization and Placemaking program will reactivate retail space and add 17 total housing units to the Cesar E Chavez corridor1 CommentComment on Facebook
Neighborhoods--building blocks of a safe and solid city!
This past Thursday, the Michigan Senate passed bipartisan legislation championed by Sen. Sam Singh to increase accountability for pharmaceutical companies and protect access to health care services and affordable prescription drugs for Michiganders who are uninsured, older, or have lower incomes.
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Affordable health care for all!