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Sen. Brinks Selected as One of Nation’s Outstanding Rising Leaders
Joins group of the most innovative Democratic state and local officials working to solve America's biggest challenges WASHINGTON (April 19, 2022) — Today, Senator Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) was selected as one of nine leaders from across the country to...
Sen. Brinks Statement on Fatal Grand Rapids Police Shooting, Video Footage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 13, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement after video footage was released today regarding the case of a local police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya last Monday morning in...
Senator Winnie Brinks on Healthcare
Dear Neighbor,The pandemic has put a spotlight on many of the shortcomings of our health care system, and especially the need to address its disparities related to accessibility, affordability, and quality of care. These are issues close to my heart as a legislator as...
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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!