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"PopTarts are ravioli, oh sorry are you filming?" This statement was made by Grace Brunink during the campaign video for Kyle Walker’s 2018 Late Conference MYIG Youth Governor campaign. Brunink makes an unscripted appearance in the video. Brunink’s point is countered quickly by that of Walker. This was one of two appearances that Brunink made in this video. The second appearance was during current Youth Governor Sam Lowry's portion of the campaign video.

Newspaper Appearances
More recently, Brunink has been pictured in the March 24, 2018 edition of the Holland Sentinel. Appearing in a picture with other senior delegates from Black River, she poses in front of the Michigan State Capitol building. The picture was taken at the early conference for Michigan Youth In Government. She was later featured in this article for her sponsoring of a bill that was signed by Youth Governor, Luke Rufenacht. Brunink did not actually write this bill, as it was written by delegates that were not in the legislature program at the Michigan Youth In Government conference.

Youth In Government Bills
Grace Brunink has passed one bill through the Michigan Youth In Government program. The bill is a follows:

A bill to mandate the institution of caucuses to the legislative branch of Michigan Youth in Government (MYIG).

Section 1: A caucus shall be recognized, as defined by the U.S. Senate Glossary, as “An informal organization of members of the House or the Senate that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members.”

Section 2: Caucuses to be available to MYIG delegates and their mission statements are as follows:

Progressive Caucus: for the representation of liberal individuals looking to ensure public programming, living wages, tax bracket evaluation etc.

Centrist Caucus: for the representation of centrist and independent individuals looking to encourage bipartisanship by bridging the gap between right-wing and left-wing politics.

Tuesday Group Caucus: for the representation of moderate conservatives who are dedicated to promoting fiscal responsibility, personal independence and a strong national defense.

Freedom Caucus: for the representation of conservative and libertarian individuals looking to ensure states rights, constitutionally, and property rights.

Ethnic Minority Caucus: for the advocation of immigration reform, housing equity, judiciary equity, political and media representation, employment and economic security, and education for racial/ethnic minority individuals.

LGBTQ+ Rights Caucus: for the advocation of LGBTQ+ issues and LGBTQ+ rights, the repeal of laws discriminatory against LGBTQ+ persons, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and improved health and well-being for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

Green Caucus: for the advocation of climate, energy, and agricultural issues and promotion of economically-viable options to reduce climate risk and to explore bipartisan policy options that address the impacts, causes, and challenges of our changing climate, as well as increasing the use of renewable energy and exploring energy efficiency.

Gender Equality Caucus: for the advocation of women's issues and rights, women's health and safety, workplace equality, and bodily integrity and autonomy.

Section 3: Procedure regarding caucus assignment is as follows: Upon online registration, delegates shall select their top three choices for caucus placement. Delegates shall receive their caucus assignment during spring conference orientation.

Section 4: Procedure to be used by delegates while in House and Senate chambers are as follows:

Delegates shall choose a chamber leader for their caucus for each individual chamber. During a session, the chamber leaders shall have the option to make a motion for a five minute caucus meeting. The motion for a caucus meeting must first be recognized by the chair, and then voted on by the chamber. If passed, each caucus shall meet in a designated part of the chamber for five minutes to discuss amongst their caucus.

Each caucus leader will be limited one successful motion for a caucus meeting per MYIG Spring Conference. The presiding officer in the chamber may choose to not recognize a motion to caucus.

Section 5: Procedure regarding addition or removal of a particular caucus is as follows:

Procedure as to be taken by MYIG staff, board members, or alumni:

Proposed language shall be submitted to current executive director of MYIG to be taken under consideration as an amendment to the standing legislation, contingent upon its passage.

The serving executive director shall have jurisdiction to approve any an amendment to be enacted at the conferences of the following year.

Procedure to be taken by MYIG delegates: Any delegate may submit a bill that enacts to add or remove a caucus, so long as it presented in the form of an amendment to the standing legislation.

Section 6: This bill shall go into effect the conference year after passage.

Brunink did not write this bill. This bill was written by delegates Grace McKnight and Luke Rufenacht, with comments added by the 2017-2018 Late Conference Governor's cabinet. This bill was shared with Grace Brunink on March 15, 2018. Brunink then proceeded to share it with Mary, a wonderful human being who works in the nerve center. This bill was passed first through the 2017-2018 White Huron committee, then moved toward the White House. 2017-2018 Youth Governor Luke Rufenacht brought his cabinet in to speak to the White House to persuade the house to open the bill. Governor Rufenacht was then rudely interrupted by an obnoxious delegate named John Le'Tarte. No one liked Le'Tarte. — Preceding unsigned comment added by GraceBrunink (talk • contribs) 14:28, 28 March 2018 (UTC)