{"id":7174,"date":"2024-07-12T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/?p=7174"},"modified":"2024-07-15T09:47:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T13:47:35","slug":"legislative-and-community-updates-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/2024\/07\/12\/legislative-and-community-updates-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative and Community Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/04\/mcmorrowbanner.jpeg” title_text=”mcmorrowbanner” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

I hope that many of you were able to spend quality time with friends and family for the July 4th holiday weekend.\u00a0 I have spent some of that time reflecting on the 2025 State Budget that the Senate worked with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to recently pass. While compromises must be made in the process, we designed a budget that builds up our vibrant communities and supports Michigan residents of all backgrounds. You will find information about the 2025 State Budget in addition to other updates from Lansing and the district in this e-Newsletter.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, if you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening in Lansing, or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can contact me by sending an email to <\/span>SenMMcMorrow@senate.michigan.org<\/span> or calling <\/span>[517-373-2523]<\/span>.\u202f\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/02\/mcmorrow2.png” title_text=”mcmorrow2″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Mallory McMorrow<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>District 8<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Legislative Updates<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/07\/Building-Up-Michigan-Budget.jpg” title_text=”Building-Up-Michigan-Budget” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]

Recently, the Senate successfully finished negotiations with the House on our Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. <\/span>In 2024 our budget directed vital resources into historically neglected sectors like infrastructure, education, and local communities.\u202f<\/span>This budget builds on last year\u2019s by continuing to invest in children and families, students and workers, public safety, community development, and more.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The state budget is both a values statement and a financial plan. Our cornerstones for the 2025 budget \u2014 transformational, innovative, equitable, and intentional \u2014 reflect the priorities established last year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A few highlights are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n