LANSING, Mich. (June 28, 2024) — Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) has issued the following statement in response to the Michigan Legislature’s passage of the historic Fiscal Year 2025 state budget:

“In our Democratic trifecta’s second year in the legislative majority, I have worked tirelessly with my colleagues to negotiate and deliver innovative, impactful investments for the good of every Michigander and their families,” said Sen. Cavanagh. “By continuing to prioritize the needs and desires of historically underfunded communities, we are demonstrating our deep commitment to building up a Michigan where anyone and everyone can succeed.”

“As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on LEO, MEDC, LARA, and DIFS, I am proud to have secured transformative investments that foster economic development, protect consumers, lower costs, uplift local communities, and support our ongoing goal of creating a future for our state and its hardworking residents that invests in everyone. From affordable housing to workforce development, this historic budget represents what’s made possible when leaders invest in the priorities most important to our communities.” 

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