{"id":2438,"date":"2025-10-04T16:48:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T20:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:48:44","slug":"michigans-state-budget-has-officially-passed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2025\/10\/04\/michigans-state-budget-has-officially-passed\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan\u2019s State Budget has Officially Passed!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/SenatorAnthonyEmailBanner-1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Anthony Email Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;SenatorAnthonyEmailBanner&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p class=\"x_xxxparagraph\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><span class=\"x_xxxnormaltextrun\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">Dear Neighbor,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">I\u2019m writing to share good news: Michigan\u2019s full state budget has officially passed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">While this year\u2019s process was filled with uncertainty, we now have a bipartisan agreement in place that ensures a stable and balanced budget for the new fiscal year. Just days ago, we approved a continuation budget to keep state services running and avoid disruption. Now, we are moving forward with a complete budget that reflects the priorities that communities across the state have called for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">As Senate Appropriations Chair, I\u2019m proud that we came together to deliver a comprehensive, bipartisan budget that keeps our state government moving forward.\u00a0 These investments are targeted, intentional, and rooted in what matters most to the people we serve. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">In this e-newsletter, I\u2019ll highlight some of the investments I\u2019m most excited to share. Read on to learn more! And be sure to stay tuned for more in-depth budget updates by <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/TNvn5twwD3yqeFWbNSFadA~~\/AAS2yhA~\/6pXSGRFZiKOQe9kt49reJNUxbrYEkMaggNLlJHwaWo0m34hfOvIqgCNN6GTqkkCin1bw3maGSwKURKzBBZqpTJ6ds_mo20YQYs4cTlTb70TeZFdg9t8ZUTsV4K-9rLOgJwdl7_UafXg5bpi0lQ5D3A~~\" target=\"_blank\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/TNvn5twwD3yqeFWbNSFadA~~\/AAS2yhA~\/6pXSGRFZiKOQe9kt49reJNUxbrYEkMaggNLlJHwaWo0m34hfOvIqgCNN6GTqkkCin1bw3maGSwKURKzBBZqpTJ6ds_mo20YQYs4cTlTb70TeZFdg9t8ZUTsV4K-9rLOgJwdl7_UafXg5bpi0lQ5D3A~~\" data-outlook-id=\"06fff18a-8443-4652-936c-fa08ff094bc0\" rel=\"noopener\">following me on Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/e3dT4TQ7G6idEJkTolcvRw~~\/AAS2yhA~\/yYPBu9vWm8V_fWZhOqFihbQ2b0umLAJVMjAezTiHEGKIOjwqQfjXq43INJLhxUMM-2scnF4GlD3KOqxBKyo493BBg4_eR31K6bAgsLur7LQv0Om5fpR_E92ClkoYxp7x\" target=\"_blank\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/e3dT4TQ7G6idEJkTolcvRw~~\/AAS2yhA~\/yYPBu9vWm8V_fWZhOqFihbQ2b0umLAJVMjAezTiHEGKIOjwqQfjXq43INJLhxUMM-2scnF4GlD3KOqxBKyo493BBg4_eR31K6bAgsLur7LQv0Om5fpR_E92ClkoYxp7x\" data-outlook-id=\"65c0cdff-4cae-4613-9191-3d773036d876\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting my website<\/a> to view previous e-newsletters, press releases, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"black\">If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or if you need assistance of any sort, please connect with my office. You can contact me by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov\" target=\"_blank\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"mailto:SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov\" data-outlook-id=\"a2428904-ecc5-4c99-abd6-cdd92291a1a0\" rel=\"noopener\">SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov<\/a> or by calling (517) 373-6960.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"x_xxxparagraph\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xxxparagraph\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><span class=\"x_xxxnormaltextrun\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">In Service,<\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/02\/Anthony_Sarah_Signature-300&#215;74-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Anthony Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Anthony_Sarah_Signature-300&#215;74-1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;35%&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span class=\"x_xxxnormaltextrun\"><b><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\">Sarah Anthony<\/span><\/b><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(14, 16, 26)\"><br \/><span class=\"x_xxxnormaltextrun\">State Senator<\/span><br \/><span class=\"x_xxxnormaltextrun\">District 21<\/span><span class=\"x_xxxeop\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/11\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Recent Highlights&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Here\u2019s a brief overview of just some of what we\u2019ve secured in the final budget bills:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><strong><span>Record investments in education<\/span><\/strong><span> through the widely popular free school meals program, highest-ever, per-pupil funding of $10,050, supports for at-risk students, English-language learners, special education, and funding for mental health and school safety grants.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span><\/span><strong><span>Protections for health care and vital services<\/span><\/strong><span>, like SNAP, Medicaid, and behavioral health programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span><\/span><strong><span>Long-term funding to fix our crumbling roads and bridges.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div>\n<p><strong><span data-ogsc=\"black\">A Budget That Delivers for Michigan Families\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"black\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">After months of negotiation and hard work, we passed a bipartisan state budget that puts people first \u2014 protecting health care, investing in our schools, fixing our roads, and keeping our state open despite major federal cuts. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">From the beginning, Senate Democrats have been focused on delivering a budget that reflects the values of our community: strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and support for working families. This budget delivers on those priorities \u2014 with record funding for students, free school meals for every child, protections for Medicaid and food assistance, and expanded funding to fix our roads without cutting essential services. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">The final agreement upholds the core community-centered values Democrats have championed in their previous two budgets, while finding room for compromise to ensure schools and state departments can continue to operate into the new fiscal year. More specifically, the budget includes investments to: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower Costs<\/strong>: Continues the retirement tax repeal to save seniors $1,000 per year, makes child care more affordable through the Tri-Share program, and supports workforce training opportunities. \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>Protect Vital Services<\/span><\/strong><span>: Saves Medicaid in Michigan to ensure health care remains accessible and affordable, protects SNAP benefits and the Double Up Food Bucks program, and continues support for police and fire departments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Implement a Long-Term Road Solution<\/span><\/strong><span>: Requiring that corporations pay their fair share, this budget puts forward a sustainable plan to fund road repairs without raiding our schools or other essential programs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Fight Federal Cuts<\/span><\/strong><span>: Mitigates the worst impacts of the \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill\u201d to prevent a $1B budget hit and protect health care access, public safety, schools, and more.\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Protected the Farm to Family and Soil Health &amp; Regenerative Agriculture programs\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Blocked proposed cuts to<\/span><\/strong><span> food safety, animal disease response, and emerging contaminants in agriculture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Senate Democrats secured major wins for our schools, too! Highlights from the school aid budget include: \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The continuation of the widely popular <strong>free school meals program<\/strong>, which ensures students can learn on full bellies, while helping parents save an average $850 per year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>Increased investment in funding for students and schools that need extra support<\/span><\/strong><span>, such as at-risk students, English-language learners, special education programs, and rural and isolated districts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Additional funding for <strong>literacy supports<\/strong>, building on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/muQoxnkJOy7Dv6N2dp0xsA~~\/AAS2yhA~\/g4jSoe0fjYEtrNvzF0icq_lh2pkdljWH_r9c9WldRm6lUqtiPFfVJZlL6UWQkDDDArCL4DjVLgxfS-oKqpQHyP8_sz7EsOQWC7tEToKhCrhai9m9HnItRhM-1Yqqcp0twimnhGRZ2m8ja-tOGHpT0CZRB0hIOfq8DxGx2_at73M~\" target=\"_blank\" data-ogsc=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/go.sparkpostmail.com\/f\/a\/muQoxnkJOy7Dv6N2dp0xsA~~\/AAS2yhA~\/g4jSoe0fjYEtrNvzF0icq_lh2pkdljWH_r9c9WldRm6lUqtiPFfVJZlL6UWQkDDDArCL4DjVLgxfS-oKqpQHyP8_sz7EsOQWC7tEToKhCrhai9m9HnItRhM-1Yqqcp0twimnhGRZ2m8ja-tOGHpT0CZRB0hIOfq8DxGx2_at73M~\" data-outlook-id=\"c5f352bd-c647-4b86-a324-bdbdf450b14f\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate Democrats\u2019 legislative efforts<\/a> to strengthen learning based on the science of reading; and\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Critical <strong>investments in school safety and student mental health<\/strong> to modernize security systems and hire more counselors, social workers, and school resource officers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><span>Efforts to encourage <strong>smaller class sizes and better learning environments<\/strong> for students and teachers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><strong><span>Increased funding to all Michigan universities and community colleges<\/span><\/strong><span>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">It wasn\u2019t easy, but we got it done. And now, we\u2019ll keep breaking down what this budget means for our district and for Michigan in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned \u2014 we\u2019re just getting started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Historic investments in our kids and classrooms with the highest-ever per-pupil funding of $10,050.\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbor,\u00a0 I\u2019m writing to share good news: Michigan\u2019s full state budget has officially passed.\u00a0 While this year\u2019s process was filled with uncertainty, we now have a bipartisan agreement in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2439,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","twitterCardType":"","cardImageID":0,"cardImage":"","cardTitle":"","cardDesc":"","cardImageAlt":"","cardPlayer":"","cardPlayerWidth":0,"cardPlayerHeight":0,"cardPlayerStream":"","cardPlayerCodec":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Michigan\u2019s State Budget has Officially Passed! 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