{"id":2138,"date":"2025-10-30T13:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=2138"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:34:55","slug":"october-capitol-and-community-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2025\/10\/30\/october-capitol-and-community-update\/","title":{"rendered":"October Capitol and Community Update"},"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\/2024\/03\/cavtitle.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Senator Mary Cavanagh email banner Senator Cavanagh” title_text=”Senator Mary Cavanagh email banner Senator Cavanagh” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ force_fullwidth=”on”][\/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><\/p>\n

Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be more stark. In Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work serving the people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget earlier this month, we\u2019ve stayed busy delivering on the issues that matter most to our community: protecting health care access, supporting first responders, making sure our government is transparent and accountable to you, and so much more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in Washington, the Republican-controlled federal government is locked in the second-longest shutdown in American history. This shutdown is already having severe consequences for many Michiganders, with more and more folks standing to be impacted as this impasse drags on. I understand the uncertainty and anxiety this brings, but please know that you are not alone. My team and I are here to offer support, provide helpful information, and share resources to help you navigate this difficult situation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this newsletter, you will find updates not only on the work we\u2019re doing for you in Lansing, but also on how the shutdown is affecting various safety net programs and resources that can help support you and your family.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or someone you know would like to provide any feedback about what\u2019s happening or needs assistance of any sort, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can reach me and my team by emailing <\/span>SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a> or calling 517-373-7748.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/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=”Mary Cavanagh Signature” width=”25%” 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
<\/span>District 6<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/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_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”If youre in a rush… recent highlights Senator Cavanagh” title_text=”If youre in a rush… recent highlights Senator Cavanagh” 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″]