{"id":2224,"date":"2025-12-22T11:31:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=2224"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:32:37","slug":"senator-cavanaghs-december-community-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2025\/12\/22\/senator-cavanaghs-december-community-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Cavanagh\u2019s December Community Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Neighbor,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the year is rapidly\u00a0coming to a close, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I are using every moment we\u00a0have to\u00a0deliver solutions to the issues facing our state. From passing legislation on budget transparency and permanently expanding the bipartisan Michigan Reconnect program to\u00a0holding\u00a0committee hearings on the negative impact of tariffs on Michigan families and farmers,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0laser-focused on continuing meaningful progress for the people of Michigan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read on to learn more about not only our current legislation\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0working on, but also the progress\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0achieved in 2025 and our continued efforts to keep moving Michigan forward in the new year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As always, if you need\u00a0assistance\u00a0of any sort, or have any questions or concerns\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to share, please feel free to reach out to my office. You can reach me and my team by emailing\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenMCavanagh@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0or calling 517-373-7748.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-11-100327.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Mary Cavanagh signature Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Mary Cavanagh signature Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">State Senator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<br \/><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">District 6<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If youre in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If youre in a rush&#8230; recent highlights Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the challenges\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0faced in our state and federal governments this year, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I spent 2025 working hard for our constituents and delivering real progress for Michigan. I look forward to another year of building opportunities for our communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earlier this\u00a0month, Republicans in Lansing decimated over half a billion dollars promised to people and programs around the state that help provide wigs for kids undergoing cancer treatment, critical resources to support new moms and their babies, and more. Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team Cavanagh has been busy\u00a0in\u00a0our community this month, attending local holiday parties and spending time with local organizations!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding Opportunity, Lowering Costs, &amp; Protecting Michigan: Senate Democrats Reflect on Progress From 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we approach the end of 2025 and wrap up our legislative work for the year,\u00a0I\u2019d\u00a0like to take a moment to reflect on the progress\u00a0we&#8217;ve\u00a0delivered\u00a0for the people of Michigan. Together, my Senate Democratic colleagues and I:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saved Medicaid\u00a0in Michigan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, protecting access to accessible, affordable health\u00a0care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded\u00a0the widely\u00a0successful Rx Kids program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to improve maternal and infant health\u00a0outcomes;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivered another<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bipartisan budget<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">continues the universal free school meals program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Implement%20a%20Long%2DTerm%20Road%20Solution%3A%20Requiring%20that%20corporations%20pay%20their%20fair%20share%2C%20this%20budget%20puts%20forward%20a%20sustainable%20plan%20to%20fund%20road%20repairs%20without%20raiding%20our%20schools%20or%20other%20essential%20programs.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Implement%20a%20Long%2DTerm%20Road%20Solution%3A%20Requiring%20that%20corporations%20pay%20their%20fair%20share%2C%20this%20budget%20puts%20forward%20a%20sustainable%20plan%20to%20fund%20road%20repairs%20without%20raiding%20our%20schools%20or%20other%20essential%20programs.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">implements a long-term road solution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Lower%20Costs%3A%20Continues%20the%20retirement%20tax%20repeal%20to%20save%20seniors%20%241%2C000%20per%20year%2C%20makes%20child%20care%20more%20affordable%20through%20the%20Tri%2DShare%20program%2C%20and%20supports%20workforce%20training%20opportunities.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Lower%20Costs%3A%20Continues%20the%20retirement%20tax%20repeal%20to%20save%20seniors%20%241%2C000%20per%20year%2C%20makes%20child%20care%20more%20affordable%20through%20the%20Tri%2DShare%20program%2C%20and%20supports%20workforce%20training%20opportunities.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lowers costs for seniors and families<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advanced\u00a0commonsense\u00a0gun safety policies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to keep our communities\u00a0safe;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fought back against federal chaos<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Fight%20Federal%20Cuts%3A%20Mitigates%20the%20worst%20impacts%20of%20the%20%E2%80%9COne%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%E2%80%9D%20to%20prevent%20a%20%241B%20budget%20hit%20and%20protect%20health%20care%20access%2C%20public%20safety%2C%20schools%2C%20and%20more.%C2%A0%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Fight%20Federal%20Cuts%3A%20Mitigates%20the%20worst%20impacts%20of%20the%20%E2%80%9COne%20Big%20Beautiful%20Bill%E2%80%9D%20to%20prevent%20a%20%241B%20budget%20hit%20and%20protect%20health%20care%20access%2C%20public%20safety%2C%20schools%2C%20and%20more.%C2%A0%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">safeguarded our state from the worst effects of Trump\u2019s disastrous budget plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthened protections and benefits for Michigan veterans<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and their\u00a0families;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Championed legislation to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/foia-expansion-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/foia-expansion-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve government accountability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/18\/michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/18\/michigan-senate-passes-historic-momnibus-bill-package-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/24\/prescription-drug-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/24\/prescription-drug-costs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">lower prescription drug costs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2025\/11\/18\/governor-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-bills-to-increase-government-transparency\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2025\/11\/18\/governor-whitmer-signs-bipartisan-bills-to-increase-government-transparency\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">expand transparency in the state budget process<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and so much more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I&#8217;m\u00a0proud of the work\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0accomplished\u00a0this year, despite the many obstacles and unprecedented setbacks we faced at both the state and federal levels of government.\u00a0I&#8217;m\u00a0already\u00a0planning ahead\u00a0for 2026 and looking forward to another productive year advocating for our communities and our state.\u00a0I also encourage you to stay informed about the legislation moving through the Senate in the coming weeks. Feel free to track the legislation\u00a0we&#8217;re\u00a0working on<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fighting Food Insecurity This Holiday Season and Beyond<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everyone deserves access to quality, nutritious food, full stop<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 but this year, the demand for food\u00a0assistance\u00a0is higher than ever as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/data-graphics\/grocery-price-tracker-inflation-trends-eggs-bread-trump-administration-rcna239569#:~:text=Grocery%20prices%20have%20been%20on%20the%20rise%20for%20most%20of%20the%20past%20five%20years%2C%20as%20supply%20chain%20bottlenecks%2C%20the%20war%20in%20Ukraine%20and%20excessive%20profit%2Dtaking%20here%20in%20America%20have%20put%20a%20strain%20on%20consumers%E2%80%99%20wallets.\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/data-graphics\/grocery-price-tracker-inflation-trends-eggs-bread-trump-administration-rcna239569#:~:text=Grocery%20prices%20have%20been%20on%20the%20rise%20for%20most%20of%20the%20past%20five%20years%2C%20as%20supply%20chain%20bottlenecks%2C%20the%20war%20in%20Ukraine%20and%20excessive%20profit%2Dtaking%20here%20in%20America%20have%20put%20a%20strain%20on%20consumers%E2%80%99%20wallets.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">grocery costs soar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and federal Republicans have<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/food-banks-1800-surge-demand-snap-benefits-halted\/story?id=127410295\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/food-banks-1800-surge-demand-snap-benefits-halted\/story?id=127410295\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">disrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/snap-back-millions-americans-lose-benefits-due-new\/story?id=127593186\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Health\/snap-back-millions-americans-lose-benefits-due-new\/story?id=127593186\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">restricted eligibility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Approximately<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/documents\/2025-2026\/resolutionenrolled\/Senate\/htm\/2025-SER-0065.htm#:~:text=WHEREAS%2C%20Hunger%20continues%20to%20impact%20communities%20across%20Michigan%2C%20with%20approximately%201.5%20million%20residents%20facing%20food%20insecurity%2C%20including%20more%20than%20402%2C000%20children%3B%20and\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/documents\/2025-2026\/resolutionenrolled\/Senate\/htm\/2025-SER-0065.htm#:~:text=WHEREAS%2C%20Hunger%20continues%20to%20impact%20communities%20across%20Michigan%2C%20with%20approximately%201.5%20million%20residents%20facing%20food%20insecurity%2C%20including%20more%20than%20402%2C000%20children%3B%20and\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1.5 million Michiganders face food insecurity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including over 402,000 children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My Senate Democratic colleagues and I have worked hard to ensure that every Michigan family has access to food not only during the holidays, but year-round. From<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/food-access\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/30\/food-access\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">proposing $71 million in relief funding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to support food banks and continue SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20widely%20popular%20free%20school%20meals%20program%2C%20which%20ensures%20students%20can%20learn%20on%20full%20bellies%2C%20while%20helping%20parents%20save%20an%20average%20%24850%20per%20year.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20widely%20popular%20free%20school%20meals%20program%2C%20which%20ensures%20students%20can%20learn%20on%20full%20bellies%2C%20while%20helping%20parents%20save%20an%20average%20%24850%20per%20year.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">delivering another year of free school meals for every Michigan student<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made significant groundwork in combating food insecurity here in our state. Learn more about our efforts to tackle food insecurity<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and explore food\u00a0assistance\u00a0resources below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)\u00a0offers\u00a0various food assistance<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/food\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/food\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">resources and programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan 211<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0helps\u00a0locate\u00a0local programs to meet food and nutrition needs, from prepared meal programs to emergency\u00a0formula\u00a0and baby food\u00a0assistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locate food banks in our local community, explore volunteer opportunities, and more at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/hunger-in-america\/michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/hunger-in-america\/michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feeding America \u2013 Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore the Food Bank Council of Michigan\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbcmich.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbcmich.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find local food bank information, find\u00a0assistance\u00a0with SNAP benefits, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a Twisted Political Maneuver, Legislative Republicans Axe Crucial Funding for Michigan Kids &amp; Communities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A couple of weeks ago, in a deliberately cruel and reckless political stunt lacking any ounce of transparency, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall and his Republican colleagues exploited a rarely used provision in state law to unilaterally slash over a half billion dollars in budget funding for Michigan\u2019s kids, families, small businesses, and communities. Among the $645 million in bipartisan passed, already agreed upon funding promised to programs around the state were resources to:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide wigs for kids undergoing cancer\u00a0treatment;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Uplift new moms and their babies at the most vulnerable stage of life;<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tackle our state\u2019s opioid\u00a0epidemic;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Invest in affordable housing\u00a0solutions;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">And so much more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\"> <\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the middle of the holiday season, at a time when Michiganders are already feeling the financial stress from the whiplash of federal policies, Matt Hall and his Republican colleagues pull the rug out from under them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">But Senate Democrats are fighting back.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While we work to understand the full impact of this action on people and programs around the state, you can rest assured that Senate Democrats will continue serving with\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">actual\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">integrity and leadership, doing everything we can to hold Lansing Republicans accountable and ensure every Michigander knows what they did.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are not sitting idly \u2014 Senate Democrats are stepping up to clean up House Republicans\u2019 mess. This week, Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony\u00a0submitted\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/12\/Anthony-Request-for-AG-Opinion-12.16.2025.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">letter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to Attorney General Dana Nessel requesting her to issue an opinion on the legality of the House Appropriations Committee\u2019s actions.\u00a0My colleagues and I also passed a bipartisan\u00a0supplemental budget that would restore the $645 million decimated by Matt Hall and House Republicans.\u00a0We are laser-focused on fighting for programs that improve the lives of all Michiganders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your voice is vital to us.<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/work-project-cuts\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to tell Speaker Matt Hall and Lansing Republicans you disagree with these budget cuts. You can also let us know if you have a personal connection to these cuts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Senate Unanimously Acts to Deliver Relief for Michiganders Facing UIA Benefit Recovery<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the chaos of the pandemic, thousands of Michiganders turned to their government for help, tapping into the unemployment system to put food on the table, pay their bills, and ensure their family could weather a once-in-a-lifetime global health crisis. Since then, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has been\u00a0attempting\u00a0to claw back overpayments they mistakenly made to these same individuals \u2014 causing stress for many around the state at an already financially tough time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s\u00a0be clear: these families did nothing wrong.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why,\u00a0earlier this month, alongside every single Senator, across party lines, I voted to pass legislation that would provide a clean slate for these folks by waiving any overpayments the UIA is currently\u00a0attempting\u00a0to collect from this pandemic-era timeframe.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0700\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Bills\/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0700\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Senate Bill 700<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0now\u00a0heads to the Michigan House, where\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0hopeful they will act quickly so we can deliver relief to those who need it most.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:256}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_Community-Connections-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Community Connections Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;EnewsHeaders_Community Connections&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We spent a lot of time in our community this month! Below are a few highlights.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">17th Annual Leo\u00a0Snage\u00a0Luncheon<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/Luncheon.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;17th Annual Leo Snage Luncheon &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Luncheon&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Grandmont Winter Wonderland Ball &#8221; title_text=&#8221;WinterWonderlandBall&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW77749787 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77749787 BCX0\">Michigan Black Caucus Holiday Party<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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title_text=&#8221;CollegeParkNeighborhoodHolidayParty&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Upcoming-Events-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Upcoming events Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Upcoming events  Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a\u00a0few local events to know about as we approach the holidays!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christmas on Hancock Street<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Christmas Owl at\u00a0Greenmead\u00a0in Livonia: Stories, Snacks, and Crafts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join us for a cozy afternoon during holiday break\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1:00\u00a0&#8211;\u00a02:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, as we read the heartwarming tale of the tiny owl discovered\u00a0in\u00a0the Rockefeller Christmas Tree!\u00a0We&#8217;ll\u00a0celebrate with festive crafts inspired by the story and enjoy some tasty seasonal snacks.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.rec1.com\/MI\/livonia-mi\/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTM4OTI5Mjk=\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Advance registration is required<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, $10\/child resident, $12\/child non-resident.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All children in attendance must be registered and accompanied by an adult. This program is best for ages 4-10.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Holiday Toy Giveaway<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/HolidayToyGiveaway.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Holiday Toy Giveaway &#8221; title_text=&#8221;HolidayToyGiveaway&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/01\/EnewsHeaders_News-Resources-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Helpful news and resources Senator Cavanagh&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Helpful news and resources Senator Cavanagh&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN\" lang=\"EN\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW47271118 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47271118 BCX0\">Recognizing Universal Human Rights Month<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/HumanRightsMonth.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Recognizing Universal Human Rights Month &#8221; title_text=&#8221;HumanRightsMonth&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">December is Universal Human Rights Month, with Dec. 10 marking International Human Rights Day. Championed by the United Nations, this observance highlights how basic human rights \u2014 like access to food, water, shelter, and personal freedoms \u2014 structure our everyday lives, even in ways we\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0immediately\u00a0notice. The UN\u2019s framework, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, was adopted on Dec. 10, 1948,\u00a0stating\u00a0that all global citizens are entitled to freedom, dignity, and equity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 has been a difficult year for ensuring human rights access, both here in the United States and across the globe. This year\u2019s UN campaign aims to increase understanding and collective action towards ensuring human rights for all by sharing how human rights are an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/get-involved\/campaign\/everyday-essentials\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">everyday essential.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here in Michigan, my colleagues and I have been committed to strengthening human rights for Michiganders. Most recently, we have:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protected\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/30\/sens-cavanagh-irwin-introduce-legislative-package-to-improve-access-to-contraception-give-michiganders-the-freedom-to-plan\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reproductive rights and freedoms<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/Laws\/MCL?objectName=MCL-ACT-453-OF-1976\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ensuring protection against discrimination;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Banned\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2023\/07\/26\/whitmer-signs-legislation-to-protect-lgbtq-youth-ban-conversion-therapy\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">conversion therapy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, protecting our LGBTQ+ minors;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taken steps to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/moss\/2025\/11\/06\/sen-moss-introduces-resolution-for-ballot-proposal-to-remove-same-sex-marriage-ban-in-michigan-constitution\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">protect same-sex marriage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in Michigan amidst fears surrounding review of<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/crt\/legacy\/2015\/03\/06\/obergefellhodgesbrief.pdf\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Obergefell v. Hodges<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded policies that keep Michiganders\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fed and housed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">; and<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensured\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-education-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">quality education<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for our next generation in the 2025-26 budget.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To learn more about human rights or how to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the United Nations\u2019 educational Human Rights webinars and summits, click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohchr.org\/en\/stories\/2025\/12\/human-rights-our-everyday-essentials\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staying Safe This Winter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cold and snow are here! As Michigan faces more\u00a0cold weather\u00a0and winter storms to come, make sure to\u00a0plan ahead\u00a0and take the proper precautions to stay safe.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/winter-weather\/safety\/stay-safe-during-after-a-winter-storm-safety.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0recommends creating a communication plan with your family and taking steps to prepare your home and vehicle for the low temperatures, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Weatherproof your home:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Insulate walls and attic, caulk and weather-strip doors and windows, and insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Install a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires; make sure to prioritize fire safety and keep your house safe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create an emergency car kit:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Include items to stay warm \u2014 a portable phone charger, shovel, windshield scraper, flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, water, snacks, first-aid materials, jumper\u00a0cables\u00a0and waterproof matches.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prepare for power outages:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges; do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warming Centers and Housing Assistance<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/12\/WarmingCenters.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Warming Centers and Housing Assistance &#8221; title_text=&#8221;WarmingCenters&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As temperatures continue to drop into frigid temperatures, many community organizations across Michigan open their doors to ensure everyone can stay warm. 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