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July Legislative Updates
Dear Neighbor, I hope you’re enjoying this summer season in Michigan! I’m pleased to report that the 2025 State Budget has been passed by the House and Senate, and it now awaits the governor’s signature! While compromises must be made in the budget process, I am...
June Updates and Community Resources
Dear Neighbor, Last Thursday marked the official start to summer — I hope you have some time this season to explore our stunning state! As Senate Majority Leader, and as the proud senator of the 29th District, the bulk of my efforts this month have been squarely...
Senate Democrats Pass State Budget Dedicated to Building Up Michigan
Under the leadership of Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Sarah Anthony, Senate Democrats use the budget process to uplift all residents LANSING, Mich. (June 27, 2024) — Today, Senate Democrats successfully passed its second state budget under the historic...
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute recently gathered for a Health Equity Summit. I was pleased to contribute to their panel discussion about legislation that can promote better, safer, healthier outcomes in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thanks to South Kent Area Chamber of Commerce for gathering business leaders from the Wyoming and Kentwood communities for a convening about how the legislature can help build a thriving economy. Team Brinks was happy to join the conversation! ... See MoreSee Less
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ICYMI: Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a slate of bills championed by our Senate Democratic Majority into law, including legislation that:
🤱 Strengthens protections against discrimination for breastfeeding moms;
🤝 Restores collective bargaining rights for 35,000 home care workers;
🏥 Ensures rural hospitals have the resources to provide quality healthcare services;
💵 Lowers costs for families by expanding access to cash assistance through the Family Independence Program;
➕ And so much more!
Read more about these bills here: michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/10/08/gov-whitmer-signs-bills-to-protect-home-care-workers-rights ... See MoreSee Less
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Keep up the good work!
Sorry Winnie…restoring collective bargaining rights…to people who are taking care of their own relatives…this move finished the amount of reimbursement for these family members by making them pay union dues. Granholm did the same thing 20 years ago.