Winnie Brinks

A weekly rundown conversation with Michigan Democratic Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks; new January 6th revelations.

A new bill in the state Senate would set a limit of 5 parts per trillion for two common PFAS chemicals in drinking water.PFOA and PFOS are part of a…

State House Democrats have sent a letter asking the state auditor to investigate the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s handling of the…

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters wants a much lower enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS compounds.PFAS compounds are being found at…

A West Michigan lawmaker wants the CEO of a major shoe manufacturer to testify in front of state House oversight committee.Wolverine Worldwide, which is…

It's Sunshine Week, an annual push for open government and the public’s right to know stuff.Democrats in the state House tied the introduction of a…

The Grand Rapids lawmaker who caused a scandal by switching political parties earlier this year will not return to Lansing. State Representative Roy…

One of the most unusual political races this election is playing out in Grand Rapids. It’s the story, the saga that is the race for the 76th State House…

The race to become the next state representative for Grand Rapids’ 76th District is getting even weirder. It’s now a four-way race between…

A political newcomer who’s challenging Democrat-turned-Republican State Representative Roy Schmidt says she’d work to get more funding for K-12…