{"id":819,"date":"2024-01-24T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/?p=819"},"modified":"2024-01-24T19:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T00:38:53","slug":"state-of-the-state-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/2024\/01\/24\/state-of-the-state-address\/","title":{"rendered":"Sen. Cavanagh Comments on Gov. Whitmer\u2019s 2024 State of the State Address"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#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\">LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) \u2014 Sen. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mary Cavanagh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (D-Redford Twp.)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer\u2019s State of the State speech on Wednesday evening, including her proposal to build 10,000 new housing units and continued economic investment:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ffordable housing is a critical component to building thriving communities where both current and future residents can succeed. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through policy and pivotal budget investments in the past year, our Democratic trifecta has made expanding housing access and options for every Michigander a top priority, which will continue to be a major focus in 2024. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the Senate Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO\/MEDC, I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> applaud Gov. Whitmer\u2019s efforts to address the housing crisis occurring in our state, and I am looking forward to continuing to work together to address this long-standing issue.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When we invest in our communities, Michigan thrives. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By bridging our state resources and leveraging talent, we can foster economic opportunities that create transformational change across every region. I sponsored the High-wage Incentive for Regional Employment (HIRE) Michigan legislation to support investment in our communities that our workforce deserves, and I appreciate the governor\u2019s support for this proposal tonight.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">###<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) \u2014 Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. 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