{"id":7643,"date":"2025-01-10T09:39:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T14:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=7643"},"modified":"2025-01-10T09:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T14:39:06","slug":"district-29-updates-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/2025\/01\/10\/district-29-updates-2\/","title":{"rendered":"District 29 Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/Brinks_EmailBanner.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks &#8211; Email header&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brinks_EmailBanner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Happy New Year! I hope you and your loved ones were able to enjoy a restful holiday season and are feeling energized for 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">My colleagues and I returned to the Capitol this week, kicking off the 103rd Legislature <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 and we\u2019re ready to continue delivering more progress for the residents of our state this year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can contact me by sending an email to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov\" data-outlook-id=\"4ee538c5-0c26-4df4-96ba-2135349f4c1a\"><span>senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> or calling 517-373-1801.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brinks-signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;60%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnie Brinks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Majority Leader<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 29\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recent Highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;9d8310af-3e4d-4398-8a8f-50e739630d29|139&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;3&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">In the final days of 2024, the Senate tackled important legislation to improve the lives of Michiganders. We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">\u00a0headed back to the Capitol this week to begin our work in the 103rd Legislature!<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"Paragraph SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Jan. 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, an annual observation to bring awareness to modern-day slavery and prevention efforts. Senate Democrats have worked to pass legislation that supports and protects trafficking survivors.<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW227191356 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflecting on the Historic Progress of the 102nd Legislature<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Senate adjourned for the final time in 2024 on Dec. 20, wrapping up a strong conclusion to the 102nd Legislature. Over these first two years in the Senate Democratic Majority, we\u2019ve worked hard to make Michigan a national leader in pragmatic policymaking, and we\u2019ve delivered great wins for the residents of our state. Our long list of accomplishments includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivering on pocketbook issues by phasing out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/fKWUqPWnfgDG1H3O5KENyQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0RhaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMDIvMTYvc2VuYXRlLWRlbW9jcmF0cy1jZWxlYnJhdGUtcGFzc2FnZS1vZi1oaXN0b3JpYy10YXgtcmVsaWVmL1cDc3BjQgpnf6M9gGfjWWh9UhxqbGluZHNheUBzZW5hdGUubWljaGlnYW4uZ292WAQAAADP\" data-outlook-id=\"ce2cc337-8bff-41a9-bc4d-15445b7aeefd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">unfair retirement tax, quintupling the state Earned Income Tax Credit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/X88_Z13o9FuI_zqBngXxyg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP4RnAWh0dHBzOi8vc2VuYXRlZGVtcy5jb20vYnVkZ2V0LyNzYXZpbmdzOn46dGV4dD1TZW5hdGUlMjBEZW1vY3JhdHMlMjBhcmUlMjBidWlsZGluZyUyMHVwJTIwTWljaGlnYW4lRTIlODAlOTlzJTIwZnV0dXJlJTIwYnklMjBtYWtpbmclMjBzaWduaWZpY2FudCUyMGludmVzdG1lbnRzJTIwaW4lMjBraWRzJTIwYW5kJTIwZmFtaWxpZXMlMkMlMjBmcm9tJTIwbWF0ZXJuYWwlMjBhbmQlMjBpbmZhbnQlMjBoZWFsdGglMjBhbmQlMjBjaGlsZCUyMGNhcmUlMjB0byUyMGlubm92YXRpdmUlMjBhbmQlMjBlcXVpdGFibGUlMjBmdW5kaW5nJTIwZm9yJTIwc3R1ZGVudHMlMkMlMjBzY2hvb2xzJTIwYW5kJTIwdGVhY2hlcnMuJUMyJUEwJUMyJUEwVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"5c8eea7a-a1a2-4b8a-b914-9c9a2a2e6b7a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">making child care and higher education more affordable and accessible<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/k16HN_JTrsS6VPWtmjxSYQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0QmaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9idWRnZXQvI3NhdmluZ3NXA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"4ccc9eda-d219-4086-a9ff-bba387f4bdfc\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">Securing transformative investments<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"> in people, schools, and communities across the state, including free school meals for all public school students;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Passing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/s5KG6YrRZyNqov9SM8Q--w~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q7aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMTEvMDgvY2xlYW4tZW5lcmd5LWZ1dHVyZS9XA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"2c45de02-1bba-4e6b-9853-b4b8b1e4df43\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">clean, renewable energy policies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"> to protect our air, land, water, and health;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Protecting our communities by enacting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/yNlkW_jJllxKYUH_cqLaYA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q_aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMDMvMTYvZ3VuLXZpb2xlbmNlLXByZXZlbnRpb24vVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"b141adf0-6757-4592-b7f1-25e20b250e2a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">commonsense gun violence prevention measures<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span>Strengthening the rights of all Michiganders, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/BoGP8KzA_aS8Cu_nbPKDdg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q9aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjQvMDkvMTcvcHJvdGVjdC1iYWxsb3QtYWNjZXNzL1cDc3BjQgpnf6M9gGfjWWh9UhxqbGluZHNheUBzZW5hdGUubWljaGlnYW4uZ292WAQAAADP\" data-outlook-id=\"f9a67d98-5f64-4a61-bfb3-b15b5655f9d1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">voters<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/5hMc7p4wOZGqMjp2yYO2KA~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q2aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjMvMDkvMDEvd29ya2Vycy1yaWdodHMvVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"9c468f01-b211-4823-a961-f5cd0601274e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">workers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/A6pZ7BeCTyv56eDiGSwdIw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0STaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9pcndpbi8yMDI0LzEyLzExL3NlbmF0ZS1kZW1vY3JhdHMtY2hhbXBpb24tbGVnaXNsYXRpb24tdG8tcHJvdGVjdC1yZXByb2R1Y3RpdmUtcmlnaHRzLWdpdmUtbWljaGlnYW5kZXJzLXRoZS1mcmVlZG9tLXRvLXBsYW4vVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"52319fc1-fe7a-4a2d-a855-19960f489181\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">women<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/miLlPwwzYzM1xNjChwVd6A~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0RDaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9tb3NzLzIwMjMvMDMvMDIvZWxsaW90dC1sYXJzZW4tY2l2aWwtcmlnaHRzL1cDc3BjQgpnf6M9gGfjWWh9UhxqbGluZHNheUBzZW5hdGUubWljaGlnYW4uZ292WAQAAADP\" data-outlook-id=\"e36235ba-6036-4216-bdba-a366f0758441\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">LGBTQ+ community<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/qMaUHASQDmZjXN1tEkeRTw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q7aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9ibG9nLzIwMjQvMTIvMzEvYnVpbGRpbmdvcHBvcnR1bml0eS9XA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"2592ff88-d52d-4cf8-a47d-cdc3277842ec\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">Among so many more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">My colleagues and I kicked off the beginning of the 103rd Legislature this week, introducing priority legislation that will tackle government transparency and address the high cost of prescription drugs. We\u2019re excited for another productive year of policymaking for our constituents.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144083701 BCX8\"><br \/><strong>Combating Human Trafficking in Michigan<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"EOP SCXW144083701 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/HumanTrafficking.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Combating Human Trafficking in Michigan &#8221; title_text=&#8221;HumanTrafficking&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jan. 11 is annually recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, an opportunity to spread awareness about human trafficking and educate the public on prevention efforts. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/seAaq5C-K-ASFGv23yLdxw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0R0aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3RhdGUuZ292L25hdGlvbmFsLWh1bWFuLXRyYWZmaWNraW5nLXByZXZlbnRpb24tbW9udGgvIzp-OnRleHQ9VGhlcmUlMjBhcmUlMjBlc3RpbWF0ZWQsb24lMjB0aGUlMjBjaGFvcy5XA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"70f11c5f-aa19-40b7-b365-caefecbabb7a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">Over 27.6 million people<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> globally are estimated to be subjected to this form of modern-day slavery, undermining international law and public safety across the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Democrats championed Senate Bills <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/xFvkIiOxzfYY2q97_BxAUw~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDIzLVNCLTA1MTVXA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"9d151088-a89b-473a-b02c-b53f14ef3525\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">515<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/5ZNgRnfBB85Bvf_SyJzCMg~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292L0JpbGxzL0JpbGw_T2JqZWN0TmFtZT0yMDIzLVNCLTA1MTdXA3NwY0IKZ3-jPYBn41lofVIcamxpbmRzYXlAc2VuYXRlLm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdlgEAAAAzw~~\" data-outlook-id=\"dce73dbe-5662-4513-9122-f64711ed7eec\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">517<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to protect trafficking survivors in Michigan by allowing statements given outside of court to be admissible as evidence, allowing them to not have to appear in court and see their perpetrator face-to-face to participate in a trial. This legislation \u2014 which was signed into law on December 30, 2024 \u2014 supports survivors, enables law enforcement to better prosecute this heinous crime, and bring more abusers to justice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Community Connections&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXW153397583 BCX8\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153397583 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;9d8310af-3e4d-4398-8a8f-50e739630d29|139&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;3&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Calibri&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;&quot;,469777844,&quot;Calibri&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Calibri&quot;,268442635,&quot;22&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">State Representatives Sworn In<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/SwearingIn.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;State Representatives Sworn In &#8221; title_text=&#8221;SwearingIn&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">I\u2019m looking forward to another session where I have the privilege to collaborate with a strong group of State Representatives who have been elected to serve the Grand Rapids area.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Four are returning for their second term in the House \u2014 Rep. Carol Glanville (84thHouse District; Grandville, Walker, NW Grand Rapids), Rep. John Fitzgerald (83rdHouse District; Wyoming, SW Grand Rapids),<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> Rep. Kristian Grant (82nd House District; SE Grand Rapids, Wyoming) and\u00a0 Rep. Phil Skaggs (80th House District; Cascade Township, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood). And we\u2019re glad to welcome Rep. Stephen Wooden (81st House District), who will start his first term in the House and represent northeast Grand Rapids, GR township, and Ada.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &#038; Resources&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lowering the Cost of College for 56,100 Michigan Students<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here in Michigan, we believe that everyone should have equitable access to higher education. That&#8217;s why my colleagues and I secured <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/domFvkTh6jKFuLfW0Kr3Cw~~\/AAS2ygA~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_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"299f22ef-bed8-4da7-9818-274d3662b307\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">$330 million in this year&#8217;s state budget for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a bipartisan program establishedto lower the cost of community, private, and public college by thousands of dollars a year for most graduating seniors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/UFAoe6Giq6Y1Trxei2ZMiQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP4RDAWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pY2hpZ2FuLmdvdi93aGl0bWVyL25ld3MvcHJlc3MtcmVsZWFzZXMvMjAyNC8xMi8xOS9nb3Zlcm5vci13aGl0bWVyLWFubm91bmNlcy1yZWNvcmQtNTYxMDAtbWljaGlnYW5kZXJzLWVucm9sbGVkIzp-OnRleHQ9NTYlMkMxMDAlMjBzdHVkZW50cyUyMGFjcm9zcyUyME1pY2hpZ2FuJTIwYXJlJUMyJUEwYmVuZWZpdGluZyVDMiVBMGZyb20lMjBubyUyRCVDMiVBMG9yJTIwcmVkdWNlZCUyRGNvc3QlMjB0dWl0aW9uJTIwdGhpcyUyMGZhbGwlMjB0aHJvdWdoJTIwdGhlJUMyJUEwTWljaGlnYW4lMjBBY2hpZXZlbWVudCUyMFNjaG9sYXJzaGlwJTJDVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"d8b2ca3e-fc76-4d3a-aa07-91e16dd7295a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">56,100 Michigan students<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are benefiting from no- or reduced-cost tuition thanks to our investment in the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. In total, Michigan families are saving over $131.5 million in tuition \u2014 which equals around $2,345 in savings per student. We\u2019ll continue working to make higher education attainable and affordable for more families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\">\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Jobs, Investments Slated for Several Michigan Counties<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seven projects will receive funds through the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) to support the creation or expansion of six businesses and nearly 150 units of housing for communities in several counties across Michigan, as recently announced by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board. Combined, these projects will create more than 1,300 jobs, retain more than 2,000, and secure up to $1.8 billion in investment for communities in Wayne, Washtenaw, Oakland, Kent, and Kalamazoo counties. \u00a0That includes 147 new jobs created by a Benteler Automotive battery components factory in Kent County. Check out the full list or dive into more detail <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/K_268Wiil5fLz7oQTRYrrQ~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0Q8aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWljaGlnYW5idXNpbmVzcy5vcmcvcHJlc3MtcmVsZWFzZXMvMjAyNC8xMi9tc2YvVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"65e6e85f-e703-434c-a8b8-390c8d9e6d6e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Stay-in-Touch.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Stay in Touch&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Stay in Touch&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Contact Us<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">The Office of Senate Majority Leader Brinks values input from all Michiganders but prioritizes District 29 constituent concerns. If you have questions or concerns but are not a resident of District 29, contact your local State Senator.\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/xIVenXb76HHArXQMq8Ik8w~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0QcaHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5hdGVkZW1zLmNvbS9maW5kL1cDc3BjQgpnf6M9gGfjWWh9UhxqbGluZHNheUBzZW5hdGUubWljaGlnYW4uZ292WAQAAADP\" data-outlook-id=\"9598f50a-1a30-4a77-9fd8-5e3e41f68454\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">Click here to find who represents you in the Senate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(102, 102, 102)\">.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(102, 102, 102)\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Comment on Legislation:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u202fYou can stay updated on legislative advancements through my e-newsletters or by clicking\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/jgScXR1Z9Rl06txBEDUB-Q~~\/AAS2ygA~\/RgRpYsKjP0RRaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVnaXNsYXR1cmUubWkuZ292LyhTKGd1c2Y0aXZuZHlkaWhwaHd3a3Nnam93ZSkpL21pbGVnLmFzcHg_cGFnZT1ob21lVwNzcGNCCmd_oz2AZ-NZaH1SHGpsaW5kc2F5QHNlbmF0ZS5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3ZYBAAAAM8~\" data-outlook-id=\"218befd8-2066-4890-9f68-2b4001cc9c7e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">.\u202fGiven the high volume of messages my office receives daily, please note that it may take time for your inquiry to receive a response.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">If You Need Help:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\"> If you have a problem dealing with any department of state government, such as accessing unemployment benefits, my office is available to help resolve it. While we usually cannot assist with local or federal issues, we will always do our best to help direct you to the appropriate person or organization for help.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">You may always feel free to call my office at (517) 373-1801 or email me at\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov\" data-outlook-id=\"a30bc757-a30d-4fcc-a8b3-3b554491688e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\">SenWBrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-ogsc=\"windowtext\" data-ogsb=\"rgb(255, 255, 255)\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(0, 0, 0)\">Helpful 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