{"id":7430,"date":"2024-05-09T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/?p=7430"},"modified":"2024-05-09T15:24:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T19:24:04","slug":"news-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/bayer\/2024\/05\/09\/news-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"District 13 News & Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/04\/bayer1-1.jpeg” alt=”Sen Rosemary Bayer” title_text=”bayer1″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-13px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Dear Neighbor,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As April showers subside and May flowers bloom, I\u2019m energized to continue delivering results for our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both in Lansing and throughout District 13, our team has been keeping busy crafting a balanced budget, making progress on legislative priorities, and connecting with constituents. With this newsletter, I hope to provide an update on the many things we\u2019ve been up to.\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 email us at <\/span>RBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a> or call 517-373-2417.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2023\/01\/BayerSignature.jpeg” alt=”Senator Bayer Signature” title_text=”BayerSignature” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Rosemary Bayer<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u00a0
<\/span>District 13<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senate Democrats Introduce Bills to Codify Capitol Weapons Ban<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senator Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) and I introduced SB <\/span>857<\/span><\/a> and SB <\/span>858<\/span><\/a>, respectively, on Thursday, May 2, which would codify a weapons ban enacted by the Michigan State Capitol Commission in 2023 and expand it to include the state Senate and House office buildings. This legislation is vital to protecting all visitors to our State Capitol, especially children and school groups, and making sure people aren\u2019t intimidated out of participating in democracy and attending committee hearings and visiting their lawmakers.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Working to Deliver a Fiscally Responsible State Budget<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last year marked a <\/span>significant milestone for Michigan Democrats as we capitalized on their first trifecta in 40 years to spearhead a transformative budget<\/span><\/a> \u2014 directing vital resources into historically neglected sectors like infrastructure, education, and local communities. This comprehensive budget, encompassing various offices, departments, initiatives, projects and programs, follows an annual funding cycle, necessitating the State Legislature to craft a new budget each year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crafting this state budget is a collaborative effort involving negotiations between both legislative branches and the governor, resulting in a new state budget being signed into law each year to distribute funding to residents, schools, communities, businesses, local governments and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, we\u2019re in the thick of our annual budget process with subcommittees reporting out proposals for the full Appropriations Committee\u2019s consideration. As we work to deliver a budget by the end of June, I encourage you to learn more about the process and the investments we\u2019re looking to make to support communities across Michigan \u2014 read more <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. We will have more updates to share on the budget process this week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senate Democrats Recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”-17px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/bayer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2024\/05\/Holocaust-Remembrance-Day.jpg” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Holocaust Remembrance” title_text=”Holocaust Remembrance Day Candle Lighting” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-13px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Michigan Senate Democrats passed Senate Resolution <\/span>116<\/span><\/a> on Thursday, May 2, to <\/span> commemorate May 6, 2024, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Michigan. The resolution <\/span> was sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Senate Democrats Fight to Expand Access to Mental Health Care<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout our state, communities are grappling with the issue of having too little access to mental health support \u2014 a crisis particularly affecting young Michiganders and our veterans. That\u2019s why Senate Democrats took action and made critical investments in the 2024 State Budget to address this gap in coverage and ensure all Michigan residents who need assistance can access it. A few highlights of the investments we have made thus far in mental health care include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n