{"id":8085,"date":"2026-05-21T09:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T13:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/?p=8085"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:40:27","slug":"senate-district-29-updates-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/2026\/05\/21\/senate-district-29-updates-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 29\u00a0Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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;4.27.5&#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;Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks &#8211; Email header&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Neighbor,\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, our team is taking full advantage of every opportunity to get out into the community, connect with residents, and keep working on policy solutions that move our state forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read all about this work, including\u00a0our new\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Michigan You Can Afford\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">agenda<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">which\u00a0aims to make the cost of everyday life more affordable for working families. From\u00a0combatting rising energy bills and helping families put food on the table to cracking down on\u00a0scams\u00a0and protecting the services you need,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0focused on\u00a0giving you the real, immediate relief you deserve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, if you\u00a0need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort,\u00a0or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share,\u00a0please feel free to reach out to my office.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">senwbrinks@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or calling\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">517-373-1801.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/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_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/brinks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/12\/Brinks-signature.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Brinks Signature&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winnie Brinks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District\u00a029<\/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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Recent Highlights Senator Brinks&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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 aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last\u00a0week, Michigan Senate Dems announced our agenda to tackle the affordability\u00a0crisis facing residents statewide, including plans to lower household costs, tackle\u00a0auto\u00a0insurance rates, combat rising energy bills, and take on the\u00a0high\u00a0costs\u00a0of healthcare. Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There have been some exciting events in Grand Rapids that Team Brinks has helped to celebrate\u00a0\u2014\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0always good to watch great community resources\u00a0grow\u00a0and great ideas come to fruition. From housing to greenhouses to\u00a0the Amphitheater,\u00a0there is so much good happening in our community!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we recognize Memorial Day, I\u00a0remain\u00a0committed to delivering support for our\u00a0service members, including\u00a0resources to bolster mental health access,\u00a0address\u00a0veteran\u00a0homelessness, and more.\u00a0Read\u00a0about\u00a0this work below.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Brinks&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Making Life More Affordable for Michiganders\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From the gas pump and grocery store to your ever-increasing utility bills \u2014 it feels\u00a0harder and harder\u00a0to catch a break these days.\u00a0The affordability crisis facing our state\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just top of mind for my Senate Democratic colleagues and I\u00a0\u2014\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0at the top of our priority list.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unveiled\u00a0last\u00a0week, our\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0Michigan You Can Afford\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">agenda\u00a0aims to\u00a0deliver\u00a0the\u00a0financial relief Michiganders\u00a0like you need and deserve\u00a0by working\u00a0to lower household costs, tackle\u00a0auto\u00a0insurance rates, combat rising energy bills, and take on the\u00a0high\u00a0costs\u00a0of healthcare.\u00a0This comprehensive approach, fully outlined\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/affordability\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">includes:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cutting auto insurance rates by 10%.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/hertel\/2026\/01\/15\/utility-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Putting a stop to constant and excessive utility rate increases.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Making\u00a0free\u00a0breakfast and lunch permanent for every school kid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/14\/senate-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-make-housing-more-affordable-for-michigan-families\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Banning\u00a0private equity firms from buying up housing, ensuring Michigan homes go to Michigan families.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2026\/03\/11\/senate-passes-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-michiganders-burdened-by-medical-debt\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Capping\u00a0interest and late fees on medical debt and banning\u00a0it from appearing on credit reports<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0(Learn more about ways\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0ensuring access to affordable healthcare\u00a0below.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Giving families a tax break on back-to-school supplies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Alongside our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2027 state budget proposal we recently passed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Senate Dems are working around the clock to lower costs for you and your loved ones, helping you to breathe\u00a0a little easier and have more peace of mind.\u00a0Read more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senatedems.com\/affordability\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Michigan Senate Acts Unanimously to Strengthen Communities Statewide\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Clean\u00a0drinking\u00a0water.\u00a0Safe roads.\u00a0Responsive police and fire\u00a0crews.\u00a0Reliable trash service.\u00a0While often overlooked,\u00a0these\u00a0are the essential\u00a0services\u00a0provided by\u00a0cities, counties, and other local units of government\u00a0that you count on for your\u00a0day-to-day needs.\u00a0But as\u00a0the state\u00a0revenue\u00a0that flows into these\u00a0communities\u00a0fluctuates from year to year, so too\u00a0does\u00a0the quality\u00a0and consistency of these\u00a0services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s\u00a0why, just last month, every single Michigan Senator voted to\u00a0address\u00a0this\u00a0issue, passing\u00a0long-awaited\u00a0legislation\u00a0to\u00a0establish\u00a0a\u00a0Revenue Sharing Trust Fund. This new fund would be a\u00a0gamechanger\u00a0for Michigan cities, villages, townships, and counties,\u00a0ensuring a\u00a0sustainable source of revenue for local governments\u00a0to better plan\u00a0and provide\u00a0quality resources and services\u00a0for their residents.\u00a0I was proud to vote \u201cyes\u201d on this bill\u00a0and\u00a0deliver the solutions\u00a0that\u00a0communities statewide have been asking for.\u00a0Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cherry\/2026\/04\/30\/michigan-senate-unanimously-passes-bills-to-create-revenue-sharing-trust-fund-protecting-resources-for-local-communities\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Senate Democrats\u00a0Tackle\u00a0Rising\u00a0Healthcare Costs\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While Washington Republicans continue to raise insurance costs and strip Americans of their coverage,\u00a0my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are working to ensure\u00a0people here in Michigan\u00a0can access the\u00a0healthcare they deserve.\u00a0Announced\u00a0recently, our\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare You Can Afford\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">agenda\u00a0aims\u00a0to expand access to affordable healthcare by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Creating a state-based healthcare exchange, lowering premiums, and giving Michiganders more options and more control over their health insurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" 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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Holding Big Pharma accountable by capping the price of essential drugs through a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and prohibiting drug manufacturers from denying access to low-cost medications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Capping interest and late fees on medical debt and banning it from appearing on credit reports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tackling the crisis in rural healthcare head-on, ensuring hospital doors in rural communities stay open.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Just this week, the Senate Health Policy Committee\u00a0heard testimony on\u00a0a piece of this agenda. On Wednesday, the committee\u00a0heard\u00a0from doctors, insurance experts, and patient advocates\u00a0about the\u00a0positive\u00a0impact\u00a0a state-based healthcare exchange\u00a0would have\u00a0here\u00a0in Michigan.\u00a0Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/23\/lower-health-care-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&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;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&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;]}\">We broke ground on<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">H\u014dM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Flats w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">orkforce housing in Wyoming,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>cut the ribbon on<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">a much-needed renovation of the Boys and Girls Club,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">celebrated<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">15 new<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">ICCF<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">apartments in a historic business on Grand Rapids\u2019 SE side<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6033861 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, and maybe you also heard that the amphitheater is open for business! There is so much great stuff to celebrate in our community right now.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW6033861 BCX0\" 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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/2026\/05\/Collage-2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Celebrating 30 years of Catherin&#8217;es Health Center. 4 images from the celebration including people recieving awards and banners about HOPE Gardens&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Collage 2&#8243; 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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&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;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;Arial&quot;,469777843,&quot;\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos,Arial,\uff2d\uff33 \u660e\u671d&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;]}\">We also celebrated 30 years of Catherine\u2019s Health Center\u2019s incredible work for access to affordable healthcare in our community<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>we cut a ribbon for H.O.P.E. Gardens in Wyoming<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">which provides nutrition and gardening programming for kids<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>we celebrated<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the Groundswell Sprout Teacher of the Year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Brooke Bevins from Ottawa Hills High School<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>who is teaching stewardship in such an engaging way to tomorrow\u2019s leaders<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and we connected with our friends at Advocates for Senior Issues about the topics that seniors are most concerned about.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">These are the events that help shape the policymaking I do in Lansing every day, and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">I\u2019m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149421698 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>grateful for all the amazing advocates and changemakers that make our district so special.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149421698 BCX0\" 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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;News &#038; Resources Senator Brinks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_News &amp; 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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3>Honoring Memorial Day with Support for Michigan Veterans &amp; Their Families\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Thursday, the Senate hosted our annual Memorial Day ceremony to recognize the brave\u00a0servicemen\u00a0and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our\u00a0freedom and democracy. Thank you to my special guest,\u00a0Jill Hinton Wolfe,\u00a0who joined me on the Senate floor for this ceremony.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While we only host this special service once a year,\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0focused every day on delivering results for Michigan\u2019s active servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Through\u00a0targeted legislation and budget investments,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made it a top priority to build up support\u00a0by:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/09\/veterans-day\/#:~:text=Senate%20Bills%20176%20and%20330\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lowering costs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for families of disabled veterans by cutting red tape and ensuring spouses can\u00a0maintain\u00a0property tax exemptions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/08\/uplifting-michigan-veterans-in-the-capitol-and-our-communities\/#:~:text=Protects%20the%20homes%20of%20active%2Dduty%20military%20members%20by%20reducing%20the%20likelihood%20of%20their%20properties%20going%20unclaimed%20and%20reverting%20to%20state%20ownership%20while%20they%20are%20serving%20their%20country.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protecting the homes of active-duty military members<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by reducing the likelihood of their properties going unclaimed and reverting to state ownership while they are serving our country;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding tuition\u00a0assistance\u00a0eligibility for spouses and dependents of National Guard members,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/05\/20\/governor-whitmer-signs-legislation-lowering-college-tuition-costs-for-military-spouses-and-children\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">helping more military families access higher education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/santana\/2024\/06\/12\/women-veterans-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">special registration plate for women veterans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, raising recognition of their contributions to our nation;\u00a0and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/#:~:text=mental%20health%20services%20for%20veterans\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">veteran mental health services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/08\/uplifting-michigan-veterans-in-the-capitol-and-our-communities\/#:~:text=In%20addition%20to%20passing%20legislation%20to%20uplift%20veterans%2C%20Senate%20Democrats%20have%20carefully%20crafted%20two%20state%20budgets%20that%20both%20acknowledge%20their%20service%20to%20our%20country%20and%20tackle%20the%20many%20issues%20facing%20them.%20More%20specifically%2C%20the%20most%20recent%20state%20budget%20for%20the%202025%20Fiscal%20Year%20includes%3A%C2%A0%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan\u2019s three veteran homes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, grants for nonprofits who provide\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/budget\/#:~:text=boosting%20access%20to%20housing\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">housing for homeless veterans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and their families, and suicide prevention programs for those who have served.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Recognizing Foster Care\u00a0Awareness Month\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In Michigan, there are approximately\u00a010,000 children\u00a0in foster care\u00a0in need of supportive, stable homes. The Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\u00a0has shared that there<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">is a particular need for families who can support teenagers,\u00a0sibling groups,\u00a0and youth with developmental needs.\u00a0To recognize\u00a0Foster Care Awareness Month\u00a0this May,\u00a0MDHHS has highlighted ways that\u00a0you or someone you know could make a difference in a child\u2019s life:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.fcnp.org%252Fbecome-foster-parent%253Futm_campaign%3Dfam2b%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F0100019e02db6fa0-95e5f352-6541-4743-a032-fdaaee76b49c-000000%2FQgD5pVzVhpMItzTl80000kgiZbINJV3dQMkm7bItSbY%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmmarriott%40senate.michigan.gov%7C50c95d30ffdc49adc7d808deac45942d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639137612064448667%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2%2FzYoguPlgLcQVMmBJMFUdxiBpx2a4EUNghTQ7l1txY%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Become a Foster Parent<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Learn what fostering involves and explore the steps to\u00a0become\u00a0a licensed foster parent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.michigan.gov%252Fmdhhs%252Fadult-child-serv%252Fhopeforahome%252Ffaces-of-foster-care%253Futm_campaign%3Dfam2b%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F0100019e02db6fa0-95e5f352-6541-4743-a032-fdaaee76b49c-000000%2FX9J8rYtiY0170KffMTfcOSgx5HUTFh9xpAsTi7o5smM%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmmarriott%40senate.michigan.gov%7C50c95d30ffdc49adc7d808deac45942d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639137612064469134%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DpwJEg376B%2FZEok5QlV0hsxcup5n2%2BoF5v%2Bt%2FyGibes%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meet the Faces of Foster Care<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Read true stories from foster parents, kinship caregivers, advocates, and others who are making a difference in the lives of youth and families experiencing foster care.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FCL0%2Fhttps%3A%252F%252Fwww.michigan.gov%252Fmdhhs%252Fadult-child-serv%252Ffoster-care%252Fother-ways%252Fvolunteer-opportunities%253Futm_campaign%3Dfam2b%2526utm_medium%3Demail%2526utm_source%3Dgovdelivery%2F1%2F0100019e02db6fa0-95e5f352-6541-4743-a032-fdaaee76b49c-000000%2FBwOKssNMQyoFplQfgZ6NGSKLA1_urLZhhr6PBSlPpRs%3D452&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmmarriott%40senate.michigan.gov%7C50c95d30ffdc49adc7d808deac45942d%7C78e3c702d3a14260a3a77ffc88b9b8f7%7C0%7C0%7C639137612064489535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2hmvGtXpn3bJARQvzXf%2BX0Ny1SZtQBQTcz5FCzvfStc%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Volunteer or Donate<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Find local volunteer opportunities and donation pathways that support children and youth in foster care across Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Foster children, just like all kids, deserve a fair shot at a good life. One way\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0been working to support foster children\u00a0is by passing\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0018\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bill<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to\u00a0ban the state\u2019s current practice of seizing the income from a child in foster care as reimbursement for their care.\u00a0The children\u2019s funds would be managed for their own benefit, providing a path to stability, housing, and the education or training necessary to be successful when they exit foster care.\u00a0Passed with the full support\u00a0of\u00a0the Michigan Senate\u00a0for the<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0second year in a row<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, this\u00a0bipartisan\u00a0legislation continues to remain stalled by House Republicans, blocking meaningful support for Michigan\u2019s foster children.\u00a0This May, I am hopeful\u00a0Speaker Matt\u00a0Hall\u00a0and his Republican colleagues\u00a0have a change of heart\u00a0and change course by advancing this bill to the governor\u2019s desk for her signature.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>ICYMI: Chedrick Greene Joins the Michigan Senate Dems\u00a0<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/2026\/05\/Chedrick.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Chedrick Greene crossing his arms and smiling&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Chedrick&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus is changing \u2014 in\u00a0a good way! Earlier this month, the state&#8217;s 35th Senate District \u2014 which includes the Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland communities \u2014 held a special election to fill the vacant seat formerly held by now U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald-Rivet. The voters\u2019 choice? Senator-elect Chedrick Greene, a Saginaw\u00a0native, U.S. Marine veteran, and now-retired fire captain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chedrick\u2019s record speaks for itself. A champion for working families, a heart for service, and a public safety mindset \u2014 all things that help Senate Dems continue advancing meaningful legislation and a people-centered budget across the finish line. I\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0be more thrilled with this choice, which not only strengthens our Senate Democratic majority, but will also bring valuable perspective to the chamber as we work on delivering solutions for the people of Michigan. 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