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Good News from the District: <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png” alt=”Legislative Updates” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_Legislative Updates” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bipartisan State Budget Passed Legislature, Sent to Governor<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Budget Protects Medicaid, Counters Severe Federal Cuts, Fixes the Roads, and Keeps the State Open<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since day one, Sen. McMorrow has been focused on this end goal: finalizing a state budget that invests in the people who call our state home. While it was a long and sometimes arduous process of getting here, the Legislature has finally passed a bipartisan budget agreement that reflects the values she has long been fighting for \u2014 strong schools, safe communities, access to health care, and opportunity for all.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The final budget deal works to fill critical gaps caused by cuts from the Trump administration, ensures stability in the services people rely on to survive, and protects what matters most to Michigan families. More specifically, it includes investments to:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To read more about what this budget means for Michigan, visit<\/span> SenateDems.com\/budget<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How the State Budget Invests in Our Local Community<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to big-picture investments to help move our state forward, the final budget agreement included specific line items for priority projects throughout our community.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These projects were identified through countless conversations Sen. McMorrow had with constituents, local leaders, and community organizations during the months-long budget process. In these discussions, she was focused on finding ways to target state dollars in a meaningful way to have the biggest impact on our local economy and residents\u2019 everyday lives.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sen. McMorrow was able to achieve that goal by securing funding for numerous projects, including sponsorship of the following:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Read more about these investments <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/05\/EnewsHeaders_McMorrowDistrictUpdate-scaled.jpg” alt=”District Update” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_McMorrowDistrictUpdate” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Federal Shutdown: How Will it Impact Me?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With a budget bill not passed by Congress to fund government operations before this new fiscal year, the federal government has entered a partial government shutdown starting at midnight on Oct. 1, 2025, causing indefinite delays and interruptions to various public services and programs millions of Michiganders and Americans rely on. Find out how you and your loved ones might be affected below.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please be aware that due to the reductions and disruptions in staffing caused by the shutdown, you may experience delays and other issues associated with these federally provided programs and services. Learn more <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Below are some local resources for those who may be affected by the Federal Shutdown:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Utilities:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Healthcare:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n These clinics can provide medical care for free or at a reduced cost.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Food assistance:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Detroit residents can utilize numerous programs offered by Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency <\/span>Wayne Metro<\/span><\/a>. Property tax assistance, Food support, Water affordability assistance, Emergency plumbing repair, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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