🎧 LISTEN: Senate Majority Leader SML Winnie Brinks talks about the Legislature's agenda now that the House Democratic majority has been restored.

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It was great ending the week on a high note with a coffee hour — we had productive conversations on the importance of bipartisanship, our Veterans and State Police budget proposal, legislation to address our paramedic shortage and much more. Thanks to everyone who came out!

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes.

When AEDs are present, 70% of children survive cardiac emergencies.

AEDs save lives, which is why every school in MI should have access to an AED and know how to use it.

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In the Michigan Senate, we are starting to report budget bills from the Appropriations subcommittee.

Today, I was pleased to preside over the recommendation of the subcommittee proposal for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

The highlights:

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Last week I went to Cadillac for their annual Governor’s Breakfast with 400 business and local gov leaders plus Northern Michigan Chambers of Commerce.
Best part? 600 high school students from 15+ districts, including Macaylie Stieg from Pine River Schools. The future is bright!

📢 Less than 10% of MI schools have libraries staffed by a full-time certified librarian.

SBs 741-743, sponsored by Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Senator Rosemary Bayer, addresses that problem by requiring every district to employ one certified school librarian.
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We had a full gallery this morning in the Senate! It was wonderful to welcome championship winners from the Dakota Varsity Dance Team, the Dakota Varsity Junior Dance Team, the Sequioaettes Dance Team, the Indianettes Dance Team, & the Papoose Dance Team. Congratulations ladies!

On Tuesday, I chatted with a number of library workers and advocates from SD 13 about topics that impact them in their profession, including the importance of protecting the right to read for all Michiganders. Thank you for all the important work you do for our communities!

Having trained individuals with access to AEDs can be a game changer in saving the life of a student experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Yesterday the Health Policy Committee passed legislation to ensure our schools are ready to respond to such instances. clickondetroit.com/news/local/202…

Thank you Kathy for all your years of advocacy. Let’s get a library in every Michigan school!

Please join me in thanking our Western Michigan University Capital Internship Program spring intern Madalyn for all her hard work this semester! She has been a great asset to our team, and we will miss her!

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This week Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined us to celebrate the passage of John Fitzgerald ‘s bill, HB 5048, which spurs innovative economic growth in Kent County.

This tool will make big ideas — like a soccer stadium or an amphitheater in the heart of GR — possible if voters approve it.

Right now, payday lenders can charge interest rates as high as 370% to Michiganders who are already struggling to get by.

That's why MI Senate Dems #MajorityForThePeople passed Senate Bill 632 to cap annual interest rates at 36%.
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I am proud to, together with Senator Webber, offer this resolution today to proclaim April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month here in the state of Michigan.

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions worldwide. Many

Once again, the AZ House has adjourned without even taking a vote on a Civil War–Era abortion ban.

In MI, we listen to what the people want.

That's why we repealed the archaic 1931 abortion ban, ensuring the #FreedomToDecide for all Michiganders.

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Congratulations Mai Xiong and Peter Herzberg on your wins last night and welcome to the MI House of Representatives!

We're looking forward to working together to make MI a brighter place for all current and future generations of Michiganders 🎉

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Work Zone Awareness Week is here!

This week promotes the safety of construction workers. In 2023, there were over 7000 work zone crashes in Michigan, resulting in 20 fatalities.

'Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.' #NWZAW

UPDATE: BILL PASSED THE MICHIGAN SENATE

'Today I rise in support of my bill – Senate Bill 285 – that makes Kindergarten mandatory for Michigan’s 5-year-old kids.

If we’re serious about setting kids up for a lifetime of success, early-education is where it’s at.'

🚨 Attention District 13 and 25 residents🚨

The Michigan special election is TODAY!

Find more information and check your eligibility here 🔽

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