Brinks Accuses James of Self-Dealing | Grand Rapids News

State Senator Winnie Brinks, running for lieutenant governor, leveled serious allegations against GOP gubernatorial candidate John James, accusing him of using his government position to profit from stock purchases — without calling it illegal, but with heavy implication. Speaking in Wyoming, Brinks contrasted her and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s public service ethos with James’ alleged self-interest, framing it as a core ideological divide. The timing is charged, especially since the House recently passed a bill James supported — the Stop Insider Trading Act — which would ban lawmakers from buying new stocks. With ethics debates heating up ahead of the election, expect this kind of accusation to become a central theme in political discourse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91dd7934c51fa0bf