From investing in after-school enrichment programs to infrastructure upgrades, Sen. McMorrow delivers real results for residents of the 8th Senate District
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2025) — Last week, the Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan state budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year that lowers costs, protects access to health care and other services, supports students’ education, increases local road funding, and expands opportunity for Michigan families. Also included in the final budget agreement was over $1 million that Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) secured for priority projects throughout her district.
“Our state budget responds to what Michiganders have been saying loud and clear — they want lower costs, safer communities, and opportunities to build a better future,” said Sen. McMorrow. “Along with statewide investments to protect vital services, strengthen infrastructure, and expand game-changing programs like Rx Kids and MI Tri-Share, I’m proud to have secured funding to address pressing needs right here in our community.”
Having spent months meeting with constituents, local leaders, and community organizations, Sen. McMorrow advocated for state dollars to be targeted in a meaningful way that will have long-term benefits for her 8th Senate District community, including:
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$750K for the SAY Detroit Play Center, helping them continue to provide quality after-school enrichment programming to meet increased demand and student enrollments;
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$500K to boost operations at Detroit Police Athletic League, enabling over 3,000 more students to access their wide range of academic enrichment and athletics programming; and
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$85K to replace the failing HVAC systems at Huntington Woods City Hall with a new energy-efficient system that saves energy and provides proper heating and air conditioning.
In addition to these local budget wins secured by Sen. McMorrow, she helped deliver investments to meet the needs of Michiganders across the state, including funds to:
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Invest in Students and Schools: Provides the highest-ever per-pupil funding, $10,050, continues the widely popular free school meals program, and increases funding for at-risk students, school safety and student mental health, and more.
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Lower Costs: 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.
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Protect Vital Services: 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.
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Implement a Long-Term Road Solution: Requiring corporations to pay their fair share, this budget puts forward a sustainable plan to fund road repairs without raiding our schools or other essential programs.
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Fight Federal Cuts: Mitigates the worst impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” to prevent a $1B budget hit and protect health care access, public safety, schools, and more.
To learn more about the final budget passed by Senate Democrats, click here.
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