Winnie Brinks

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin held her first rally today in Grand Rapids since winning the Democratic primary race for Michigan’s open U.S Senate seat.

Some opponents of the new laws have criticized them as being too reactive and difficult to enforce

The new year presents a chance for lawmakers to finish priorities they started last year but didn’t get done.Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) predicted swift action on a host of items.

This week Michigan’s Legislature adjourned for the rest of the year—leaving several policy proposals on the table. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Winnie Brinks says there is progress being made.

This is the first state budget crafted in decades entirely under Democratic control of the Legislature and the governor’s office

The issue arose when sex abuse committed by former MSU athletics doctor Larry Nassar came to light

The Michigan Legislature officially ended its session Wednesday, leaving a host of priorities for next year

On their first day back after winning control of the Legislature, Michigan Democrats are predicting large scale policies will have to wait until next year

The Earned Income Tax Credit was signed into law in 1975 by Michigan’s own President Gerald R. Ford and since then has had an impact on reducing poverty…

Two former Michigan House members squared off in the Michigan Senate’s 29th District with the winner replacing term-limited Senator Dave Hildenbrand.…