{"id":2110,"date":"2025-10-10T10:44:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=2110"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:44:48","slug":"%e2%9c%85-michigans-state-budget-signed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2025\/10\/10\/%e2%9c%85-michigans-state-budget-signed\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2705 Michigan\u2019s State Budget: Signed!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Cavanagh_EmailBanner.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Cavanagh banner” title_text=”Cavanagh_EmailBanner” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

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

I\u2019m writing to share good news: Michigan\u2019s full state budget has officially been passed by the Legislature and signed by the governor! While this year\u2019s process was filled with uncertainty, we now have a bipartisan agreement in place that ensures a stable and balanced budget for the new fiscal year. This responsible budget reflects the priorities that communities across the state have called for.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this newsletter, I\u2019ll highlight some of the investments I\u2019m most excited to share. Read on to learn more! As always, please feel free to reach out to share your thoughts or seek assistance with any challenges you may be facing with state departments. You can email me at <\/span>SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a> or call 517-373-7748.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/02\/Cavanagh_Mary_Signature.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Mary Cavanagh Signature” title_text=”Cavanagh_Mary_Signature” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]

Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
<\/span>State Senator<\/span>\u00a0
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A Budget That Delivers for Michigan Families, Schools, & Local Communities<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After <\/span>months of negotiation<\/span><\/a> and hard work, we passed a <\/span>bipartisan state budget<\/span><\/a> that puts people first \u2014 protecting health care, investing in our schools, fixing our roads, and keeping our state open despite major federal cuts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From the beginning, Senate Democrats have been focused on delivering a budget that reflects the values of our community: strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and support for working families. This budget <\/span>delivers on those priorities<\/span><\/a> \u2014 with record funding for students, free school meals for every child, protections for Medicaid and food assistance, and expanded funding to fix our roads without cutting essential services.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The final agreement upholds the core community-centered values Democrats have championed in their previous two budgets, while finding room for compromise to ensure schools and state departments can continue to operate into the new fiscal year. More specifically, the budget includes investments to:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n