{"id":2065,"date":"2025-09-14T10:53:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T14:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=2065"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:55:38","slug":"updates-from-the-michigan-legislature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2025\/09\/14\/updates-from-the-michigan-legislature\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates from the Michigan Legislature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/09\/MDS_250423-53661.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Updates from the Michigan Legislature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MDS_250423-5366(1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hello Neighbor!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It is my honor to continue to serve as your State Senator, where I am putting you \u2014 the residents of District 6 \u2014 first! Both in our community and at our state\u2019s Capitol, I remain dedicated to delivering on our priorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Lowering costs for Michiganders<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Guaranteeing access to affordable housing<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Ensuring life-saving community resources<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Increasing access to health care<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Investing in public safety and jail-diversion services<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Making critical investments within the communities we call home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Please reach out to my office if I can be of assistance to you at any time at (517) 373-7748 or by email at SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In Service,<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Cavanagh_Mary_Signature.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Mary Cavanagh Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Cavanagh_Mary_Signature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Mary Cavanagh<br \/><\/strong>State Senator<br \/>District 6<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/09\/As-your-State-Senator-in-District-6.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/09\/MDS_250522-1289.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Cavanagh&#8217;s Sponsored Bills signed into law by Gov. Whitmer&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MDS_250522-1289&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Senator Cavanagh&#8217;s Sponsored Bills Signed into Law by Gov. Whitmer<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Veteran\u2019s Property Tax Exemption &amp; Expansion<br \/><\/strong>Eliminates the burden for 100% disabled veterans to file for property tax exemptions<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 151 OF 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Codify the Affordable Care Act<br \/><\/strong>Protects access to affordable health care while prohibiting discrimination based on pre-existing conditions<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 162 OF 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Source of Income Discrimination<br \/><\/strong>Prohibits rental discrimination based on source of income, ensuring access to stable housing<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 178 OF 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>UIA Reform<br \/><\/strong>Modernizes the Unemployment Insurance Agency, cracking down on inefficiencies and streamlining their operations<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 240 OF 2024<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Reproductive Health Act<br \/><\/strong>Breaks down barriers to reproductive health care in Michigan by removing unnecessary regulations<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 207 OF 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Brownfield Redevelopment TIF<br \/><\/strong>Allows tax increment financing (TIF) to be used for housing development projects, tackling the housing shortage by increasing stock<br \/><em>PUBLIC ACT 92 OF 2023<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/09\/MDS_231004_W3A8926-1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator Cavanagh Fighting for Michigan Residents&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MDS_231004_W3A8926 (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Senator Cavanagh Fighting for Michigan Residents<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Corporate Accountability and Consumer Protection<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">I am committed to ensuring that corporations are accountable to the people they serve, which is why I am advocating for legislation to combat robocalls and online ticket-bots, increase protections surrounding data privacy, and crack down on skyrocketing insurance premiums so that residents can feel the relief they need while still being protected.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Housing &amp; Rental Solutions<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Michigan is continuing to experience a housing crisis with both rising costs and the lack of housing available. I am looking at both policy and budget solutions to increase affordable new build and re-development options, find new attainable pathways for homeownership, keep families in their homes, and reduce costs for renters.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Supporting Workers &amp; Families<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">From addressing health care and the cost of basic needs to rights in the workplace \u2014 I remain committed to supporting working class people by championing legislation that improves maternal health outcomes, ensures that each worker and their families are protected, puts more money in the pockets of Michiganders, and promotes clean air and water for all.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Investing in Safe Communities<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our state budget is a reflection of our values, and our communities cannot grow if we do not feel safe. 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