{"id":2805,"date":"2026-04-30T09:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/?p=2805"},"modified":"2026-05-04T09:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:35:55","slug":"%e2%9c%85-senate-dems-pass-2027-state-budget-recommendations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2026\/04\/30\/%e2%9c%85-senate-dems-pass-2027-state-budget-recommendations\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2705 Senate Dems Pass 2027 State Budget Recommendations!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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\/03\/anthony1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;State Senator Anthony Email Banner Senator Anthony&#8221; title_text=&#8221;State Senator Anthony Email Banner  Senator Anthony&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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 data-contrast=\"none\">Dear Friend,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/things-to-do\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">exploring your local outdoors<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, gearing up for some yardwork, or even\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">attending a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/tigers\/schedule\/2026-04?msockid=31bbb1d9024066c106d8a75903016793\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tigers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.milb.com\/lansing\/schedule\/2026-04\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lugnuts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0game<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, I hope you and your loved ones are getting outside to enjoy the many spring activities our beautiful state has to offer!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019m\u00a0thrilled to report that Senate Democrats have\u00a0just\u00a0passed\u00a0our\u00a02027\u00a0state budget\u00a0recommendations\u00a0that aim to deliver meaningful relief and stability for\u00a0the people of Michigan.\u00a0Read more\u00a0about the investments we have proposed\u00a0for Michigan families, communities, and workers\u00a0below,\u00a0and find\u00a0a recap of my time connecting with community members at Ele\u2019s Place in Lansing recently.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0happening in Lansing, or if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, please\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0hesitate to reach out. You can contact me by sending an email to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenSAnthony@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or by calling (517) 373-6960.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In\u00a0service,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Anthony Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Senator Anthony Signature&#8221; width=&#8221;37%&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sarah Anthony<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 21<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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;4.27.5&#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 Senator Anthony&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If you&#8217;re in a rush&#8230; recent highlights  Senator Anthony&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">I had\u00a0a great time\u00a0chatting with constituents at Ele\u2019s Place in Lansing last week, where we had the opportunity to talk about the state budget and how it\u00a0affects\u00a0their everyday lives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">My Senate Democratic colleagues and I passed\u00a0our\u00a02027 state budget\u00a0recommendations\u00a0this week, advancing proposals that would make life more affordable for Michiganders, invest in our workers, protect residents from federal chaos, and more. Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, I wanted to shine a light on the ways my Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to address the mental health crisis here in Michigan. Keep reading for more info.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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_Community-Connections.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Anthony&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Anthony&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW255471459 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255471459 BCX0\">Connecting with Community at Ele\u2019s Place<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/Sen.-Anthony-Eles-Place-Convo.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. Anthony speaking with constituents at Ele\u2019s Place&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen. Anthony Ele&#8217;s Place Convo&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/Eles-Place-Visit-scaled.jpeg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. Anthony alongside Lisa Nielsen, Director of Ele\u2019s Place &#8211; Capital Region.&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ele&#8217;s Place Visit&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Left: Sen. Anthony speaking with constituents at Ele\u2019s Place; Right: Sen. Anthony alongside Lisa Nielsen, Director of Ele\u2019s Place &#8211; Capital Region.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with constituents at my Community Conversation\u00a0at Ele\u2019s Place in Lansing. I\u2019m so grateful to those who came out\u00a0to engage in this important discussion, which included\u00a0one of my favorite topics:\u00a0how the state budget impacts the everyday lives of\u00a0Michiganders \u2014\u00a0from the schools\u00a0your\u00a0kids\u00a0attend, the roads\u00a0you\u00a0travel, and\u00a0your\u00a0ability to access needed health care. Thanks\u00a0to all who joined, and a special thanks to Ele\u2019s Place \u2013 Capital Region for sharing their space with our neighbors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#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_Legislative-Updates.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative updates Senator Anthony&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative updates Senator Anthony&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW17306484 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17306484 BCX0\">Michigan Senate Passes 2027 Budget<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17306484 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Recommendations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17306484 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014 A Quick Rundown<\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/Sen.-Anthony-on-FY26-State-Budget-Passage.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. Anthony speaking to the passage of the 2027 state budget on the floor. &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sen. Anthony on FY26 State Budget Passage&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/FY27-Michigan-State-Budget-Passage.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. Anthony speaking to the passage of the 2027 state budget on the floor. &#8221; title_text=&#8221;FY27 Michigan State Budget Passage&#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;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sen. Anthony speaking to the passage of the 2027 state budget on the floor. Watch her speech\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=CEoCS_t-scc&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019m proud to report that my Senate colleagues and I just\u00a0passed\u00a0the Fiscal Year 2027\u00a0state\u00a0budget, proposing investments to deliver meaningful relief for Michiganders, protect residents from the impact of reckless federal decisions, and\u00a0support\u00a0the people\u00a0across our state who need it most, from our students and seniors to families and farmers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At a time when\u00a0Michiganders\u00a0are feeling\u00a0their budgets stretched thin,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0using ours\u00a0to invest in programs\u00a0that work\u00a0\u2014 universal school meals, free pre-K for all, tax relief for families and seniors,\u00a0Rx Kids, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Trump administration\u2019s cruel cuts threaten your fundamental right to health care,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0protecting it \u2014 ensuring Medicaid\u00a0remains\u00a0accessible to all while also working to lower prescription drug costs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And for our workers\u00a0in some\u00a0of\u00a0the state\u2019s most\u00a0challenging\u00a0professions \u2014 direct care workers, teachers, and corrections officers \u2014\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0ensured better benefits and higher wages were a part of the plan as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the fourth consecutive year,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/30\/senate-democrats-pass-education-budget-proposal-investing-in-michigans-future\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Dems\u2019 education proposal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rioritizes Michigan students and teachers,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivering another per-pupil\u00a0funding\u00a0increase and securing resources to bolster school safety and mental health efforts and\u00a0ensure\u00a0every child can become a confident, capable reader.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re\u00a0also expanding scholarship programs for our adult learners, fighting for price transparency to protect Michigan consumers, and safeguarding\u00a0our\u00a0right\u00a0to fair and free elections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No matter\u00a0what happens at the federal level, here in Michigan,\u00a0we have your back. Stay tuned for another\u00a0eNews, where\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0dive a little deeper\u00a0into\u00a0the investments we\u00a0passed.\u00a0In the meantime,\u00a0and as we engage in negotiations with the House,\u00a0you can read more about our proposal\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/2026\/04\/29\/cutting-costs-calming-the-chaos-senate-dems-pass-2027-state-budget-to-deliver-relief-for-michiganders\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with Action\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise public awareness, reduce stigma, and promote compassion for those struggling with their mental health. My Senate colleagues and I have worked hard to address the mental health crisis here in Michigan by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanding access to mental health care coverage \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Signed into law in 2024, my legislation,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/suicide-prevention-month\/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMichiganders%E2%80%99%20mental%20health,care%20saves%20lives.%E2%80%9D\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 27<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, requires insurance companies to cover treatments for mental health and substance use disorders at the same level as physical health services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preventing suicide through commonsense gun safety legislation \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Firearms account for over half of all suicide deaths, and 90% of suicide attempts with firearms are successful.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why my colleagues and I passed an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/16\/gun-violence-prevention\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">11-bill gun violence prevention package<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in 2023, including a \u201cred flag\u201d law that helps temporarily remove firearms from the homes of people who pose an immediate threat to themselves or others. In the first year since this law took effect,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitnews.com\/story\/news\/local\/michigan\/2025\/03\/02\/michigan-red-flag-law-guns-confiscate-children-threat-to-themselves-or-others-college-campuses\/80748684007\/#:~:text=Of%20the%20321,risk%20protection%20order.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">30%<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0of the Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) filed mentioned threats of self-harm or suicide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Banning conversion therapy for minors \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The practice by mental health professionals\u00a0attempting\u00a0to change someone\u2019s gender identity or sexual orientation has long been discredited, as it has been\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrevorproject.org\/survey-2024\/#mental-health-suicide-risk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">consistently linked with negative mental health outcomes and greater risk of suicide.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Michigan became the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">22nd state to ban conversion therapy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0when the legislation to\u00a0eliminate\u00a0this harmful practice was\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2023.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/mentalhealth\/crisis-and-access-line\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a 24\/7 toll-free nationwide hotline for compassionate care and accessible support, available via call, chat, or text. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friend,\u00a0\u00a0 Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0exploring your local outdoors, gearing up for some yardwork, or even\u00a0attending a\u00a0Tigers\u00a0or\u00a0Lugnuts\u00a0game, I hope you and your loved ones are getting outside to enjoy the many spring activities [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2813,"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-2805","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 v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>\u2705 Senate Dems Pass 2027 State Budget Recommendations! 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