Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement tonight in response to the UAW strike announcement: “The...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformative ‘Budget for the People,’ Tackles Pressing Needs of Michigan Kids, Workers and Communities
Budget includes major investments at local and state levels to improve lives, state's future LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats passed their first majority-led state budget in 40 years, and with it,...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformational State Budget to Improve Equity and Spur Innovation
Budget includes highest per-pupil funding in state history, education, criminal justice and housing supports for families with lower incomes, universal emphasis on diversity and equity, bipartisan work programs, and significant protections...
Brinks, Moss Pass Bipartisan Transformational Brownfields Bill to Attract Thriving Redevelopment to Michigan Communities
Bill earned support of local government, business groups from across the state LANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and a bipartisan majority of the...
Senate Majority Leader, Education Budget Chair Seek Budget Input from Local Teachers, Administrators
Kent County education leaders weigh in on state budget needs for classrooms, programming KENTWOOD, Mich. (March 30, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Assistant Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton)...
Senate Democrats Take Long-Awaited, Life-Saving Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Bills will establish universal background checks, child access protection, and Emergency Response Protection Orders, which all have strong, widespread support LANSING, Mich. (March 16, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats took a strong...
Senate Democrats Cast Momentous Vote to Restore Workers’ Rights, Promote Better Wages and Safer Workplaces
Camilleri, Klinefelt bills restore workers’ rights to speak with one voice to negotiate pay, benefits, ensure state pays a prevailing wage LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2023) — Today, the Senate Democratic Majority voted to pass Senate Bills 6 and...
Senate Repeals Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban, Ensure Abortion is Kept Safe and Legal Per Proposal 3
With legislative action, Senate Democrats’ ‘Majority for the People’ honors will of the people, protects women’s rights on International Women’s Day LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Today, International Women’s Day, the Michigan...
Senate Democrats Finalize Lowering MI Costs Plan, Send $1B in Historic Tax Relief to Governor’s Desk
McDonald Rivet’s Working Families Tax Credit, Hertel repeal of retirement tax to benefit 1.2M Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 28, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats finalized the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades, sending...
Michigan Dems Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Legislative majority introduces bills in House and Senate LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 — Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in the introduction of legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the...
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike
Senate Majority Leader Brinks Issues Statement on UAW Strike LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement tonight in response to the UAW strike announcement: “The...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformative ‘Budget for the People,’ Tackles Pressing Needs of Michigan Kids, Workers and Communities
Budget includes major investments at local and state levels to improve lives, state's future LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats passed their first majority-led state budget in 40 years, and with it,...
Senate Democratic Majority Passes Transformational State Budget to Improve Equity and Spur Innovation
Budget includes highest per-pupil funding in state history, education, criminal justice and housing supports for families with lower incomes, universal emphasis on diversity and equity, bipartisan work programs, and significant protections...
Brinks, Moss Pass Bipartisan Transformational Brownfields Bill to Attract Thriving Redevelopment to Michigan Communities
Bill earned support of local government, business groups from across the state LANSING, Mich. (May 11, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and a bipartisan majority of the...
Senate Majority Leader, Education Budget Chair Seek Budget Input from Local Teachers, Administrators
Kent County education leaders weigh in on state budget needs for classrooms, programming KENTWOOD, Mich. (March 30, 2023) — Today, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) and Assistant Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri (D-Trenton)...
Senate Democrats Take Long-Awaited, Life-Saving Action on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Bills will establish universal background checks, child access protection, and Emergency Response Protection Orders, which all have strong, widespread support LANSING, Mich. (March 16, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate Democrats took a strong...
Senate Democrats Cast Momentous Vote to Restore Workers’ Rights, Promote Better Wages and Safer Workplaces
Camilleri, Klinefelt bills restore workers’ rights to speak with one voice to negotiate pay, benefits, ensure state pays a prevailing wage LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2023) — Today, the Senate Democratic Majority voted to pass Senate Bills 6 and...
Senate Repeals Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban, Ensure Abortion is Kept Safe and Legal Per Proposal 3
With legislative action, Senate Democrats’ ‘Majority for the People’ honors will of the people, protects women’s rights on International Women’s Day LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Today, International Women’s Day, the Michigan...
Michigan Dems Introduce Gun Violence Prevention Bills
Legislative majority introduces bills in House and Senate LANSING, Mich., Feb. 21, 2023 — Michigan House Democrats joined their Senate colleagues in the introduction of legislation to encourage gun safety and help prevent acts of violence like the...
Senate Democrats Celebrate Passage of Historic Tax Relief
Michiganders to see major savings under Lowering MI Costs Plan LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 16, 2023) — Today, Senate Democrats touted the passage of legislation to deliver the biggest tax relief initiative Michigan has seen in decades. The bill will...
Sen. Brinks Welcomes Investments in Grand Rapids Greenway, Clean Water Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement after the supplemental appropriations bill package passed the Michigan Legislature. These bills include Kent County-specific...
Sen. Brinks’ reaction to Gov. Whitmer’s 4th State of the State Address
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address this evening, during which she outlined her goals for the year and reflected on past...
Sens. McMorrow, Brinks Applaud Movement on Tampon Tax Repeal
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — The Senate Finance Committee has reported legislation to repeal the tax on feminine hygiene products, otherwise known as a “tampon tax.” Sens. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and Winnie...
Senator Brinks on Senate Passage of State Budget, Securing Funds for Grand Rapidians
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) — Today, Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget by the Michigan Senate:“This budget reflects investments in equity, access to...
Sen. Brinks on Gov. Whitmer’s Historic Investment in Education
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2021) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement after she welcomed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to East Kentwood High School to sign the rest of the state’s K-12 budget for the...
Sen. Brinks backs support for direct-care workers, closing health care gap in FY22 budget recommendation
Sen. Brinks backs support for direct-care workers, closing health care gap in FY22 budget recommendation LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 11, 2021) — Sen. Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) has issued the following statement regarding Gov. Gretchen...
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