Winnie Brinks

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As Michigan Senate Majority Leader, you have supported increased state spending on social programs. What specific steps are you taking to ensure these expenditures do not result in long-term structural deficits or higher tax burdens on Michigan small businesses and working families?

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What is your current legislative priority for expanding access to affordable mental health services in Michigan, particularly for uninsured and underinsured residents in West Michigan communities you represent, and how do you plan to fund it sustainably?

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Michigan roads and bridges consistently rank among the worst in the nation. What concrete legislation have you authored or co-sponsored this session to address infrastructure funding, and when can constituents expect to see measurable improvements in road conditions?

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Michigan's personal property tax on business equipment has long been debated as a barrier to economic competitiveness — what is your current position on further personal property tax reform in the Michigan Senate, and how do you balance potential revenue impacts on local governments with the goal of reducing burdens on job-creating businesses in your Grand Rapids-area district?

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What specific legislation have you authored or co-sponsored in the Michigan Senate to expand access to affordable childcare and early childhood education for working families in your district, and how do you plan to ensure that funding reaches providers in lower-income communities?

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Rural portions of West Michigan continue to face gaps in reliable high-speed internet access — what actions have you taken in the Michigan Senate to direct state and federal broadband funding to underserved communities in your district, and what accountability measures are in place to ensure timely deployment?