Brinks discusses current legislature, open Senate seat, road funding + more

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Brinks discusses current legislature, open Senate seat, road funding + more

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Published on Mar 28, 2025, 4:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:19:50

Episode Description

It's been more than 100 days since Michigan's 35th district has had representation. When will there be a special election to fill the seat? This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Alethia Kasben sit down with Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks. She discusses the significance of that seat, the current status of the state legislature, road funding and her plans for the future.

More about MichMash Politics

Unjumble Michigan politics with MichMash. Each week, Cheyna Roth, Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben interview lawmakers and politicos, and unpack the statewide issues that affect you. MichMash is produced by WDET Detroit Public Radio in collaboration with Gongwer News Service. Part of the NPR Network.