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Senate District 29 Update
Hello Neighbors, The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to end the constitutional right to abortion. This outcome is as dangerous as it is unprecedented, and it will open the floodgates for states across the country to ban abortion. Here in Michigan, the overturning...
Gov. Whitmer Announces State to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Moms & Babies
New approval expands coverage to full 12-month postpartum period, a key competent of Governor Whitmer’s Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies initiative LANSING, Mich. – Coinciding with the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, Governor Gretchen...
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 my colleagues,...
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Superintendents (and Team Brinks!) got to spy on the incredible students who are participating in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative cohort. These are current education professionals (paraprofessionals, for example) who are now pursuing their teaching certificate through this innovative program offered through Grand Valley State University! ... See MoreSee Less
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People tend to better themselves when given the opportunity!
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
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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
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Enriching the community!