{"id":5802,"date":"2021-08-02T16:47:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T20:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2024-06-06T14:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T18:57:31","slug":"legislative-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/mccann\/2021\/08\/02\/legislative-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dear Friend,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>As your state senator, I\u2019m proud to represent you and over 250,000 people across Kalamazoo County in our state legislature. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Over the past year, I\u2019ve fought hard for state and federal COVID-19 relief for our district, to protect our drinking water and natural resources, and for our fundamental rights as Americans, including the freedom to vote.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s my job to serve you and our community. Like you, I want our state government to work for everyone \u2014 but that means we need your input and participation. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve included information in this newsletter about how to contact and visit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">my district office, how to follow the Legislature and tour the Capitol, and \u2014 most importantly \u2014 how you can tell me about what matters to you so I can better represent you in Lansing. Your response will help me understand how we can make Michigan a better place for all of us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can reach me through email at <\/span><b>SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, by phone at <\/span><b>(517) 373-5100<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or toll-free at <\/span><b>(855) 347-8020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. I would love to hear from you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2024\/02\/mccannsignature.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Senator McCann Signature&#8221; title_text=&#8221;mccannsignature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Sean McCann<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State Senator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">District 20<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2022\/12\/MDS_McCann_DSC5430-214&#215;300.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MDS_McCann_DSC5430&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SenSeanMcCann.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><b>Toll-free:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (855) 347-8020<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Contact me!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/\"><b>SenSeanMcCann.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Email:<\/b> <b>SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov Phone: (517) 373-5100 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">| <\/span><b>Toll-free:<\/b> <b>(855) 347-8020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> My in-district office is located in Kalamazoo County to serve you! Office staff can help you navigate state government, connect you to state departments and communicate your ideas and scheduling requests to me. Call <\/span><b>(269) 381-7158 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to make an appointment or visit <\/span><b>3240 S. West edge Ave., Kalamazoo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Michigan Departments<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are 17 major departments along with the Executive Office in the state Executive Branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Governor\u2019s Office &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 373-3400<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lieutenant Governor\u2019s Office&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(517) 373-6800<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Department of:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriculture and Rural Development &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(800) 292-3939<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attorney General&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 335-7622<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Civil Rights &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(800) 482-3604<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corrections&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(517) 335-1426<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(833) 633-5788<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy&#8230;&#8230;(800) 662-9278<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health and Human Services&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(517) 241-3740<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insurance and Financial Services&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(877) 999-6442<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Labor and Economic Opportunity &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(517) 241-6712<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Licensing and Regulatory Affairs&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 335-9700<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Military and Veterans Affairs &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 481-8001<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Natural Resources &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 284-6367<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..(888) 767-6424<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">State Police &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.(517) 332-2521<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Technology, Management and Budget&#8230;&#8230;.(517) 241-5545<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Transportation &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 241-2400<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Treasury &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;(517) 335-7508<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Tour the Capitol<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are visiting Lansing, stop into the State Capitol to enjoy a tour, observe the Legislature and participate in the legislative process, or simply admire the hand-painted decorative artwork and history throughout the building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tours for groups of 10 or more can be booked through the Capitol Tour Service office. If any members of your group are persons with disabilities, advise the Capitol Tour Service office at the time you book the tour. Please contact the Capitol Tour Service office at <\/span><b>(517) 373-2353 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to schedule a tour group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Virtual tours of the Capitol are also available from the comfort of home. Learn more online at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitol.michigan.gov\/tours.\"><b>capitol.michigan.gov\/tours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are visiting from Kalamazoo County, please contact my office at <\/span><b>(517) 373-5100 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or <\/span><b>sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to let me know! If my schedule allows, I always enjoy meeting with Kalamazoo County residents and learning about what brings you to Lansing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Request a Tribute<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is my pleasure to produce official legislative tributes honoring Kalamazoo County residents for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and special accomplishments. If you would like to request a tribute from state officials for an individual or organization deserving of recognition, please contact me and we would be glad to assist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can call my office at <\/span><b>(517) 373-5100 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or email a description of the desired tribute to <\/span><b>sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We will need to know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Requester\u2019s name and contact information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recipient\u2019s name and contact information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Desired completion date<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If formal presentation is requested, relevant event details<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A detailed description of why this person or organization is deserving of recognition<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>TRACKING BILLS 101<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before something becomes a law, it must be written down as a bill. Every two years, or one legislative session, there are thousands of bills introduced \u2014 hundreds of which will be signed into law by the governor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit the Michigan Legislature website at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/\"> <b>legislature.mi.gov<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for all the latest information about the status of bills. A free service of the Legislative Service Bureau in cooperation with the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, the Michigan Senate, and the Library of Michigan, this website features a robust search function for legislation introduced and passed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it\u2019s by number, sponsor, committee or content, you can find detailed bill information on the MILEG website, along with session calendars, journals, House and Senate audio and video feeds, the most recent bill activity and daily introductions of bills, as well as what bills have been passed and enrolled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If there\u2019s a certain bill that you\u2019d like to track, you can register on the site for free, create your own \u201cwatch\u201d list of legislation and request an email notification be sent to you when a bill status changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friend, As your state senator, I\u2019m proud to represent you and over 250,000 people across Kalamazoo County in our state legislature. Over the past year, I\u2019ve fought hard for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dear Friend,<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>As your state senator, I\u2019m proud to represent you and over 250,000 people across Kalamazoo County in our state legislature. <\/strong>Over the past year, I\u2019ve fought hard for state and federal COVID-19 relief for our district, to protect our drinking water and natural resources, and for our fundamental rights as Americans, including the freedom to vote.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It\u2019s my job to serve you and our community. Like you, I want our state government to work for everyone \u2014 but that means we need your input and participation. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve included information in this newsletter about how to contact and visit<br>my district office, how to follow the Legislature and tour the Capitol, and \u2014 most importantly \u2014 how you can tell me about what matters to you so I can better represent you in Lansing. Your response will help me understand how we can make Michigan a better place for all of us.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can reach me through email at <strong><a href=\"mailto:SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov\">SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov<\/a><\/strong>, by phone at <strong>(517) 373-5100<\/strong>, or toll-free at <strong>(855) 347-8020<\/strong>. I would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sean McCann<\/strong><br>State Senator<br>District 20<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5589,\"width\":333,\"height\":50,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/02\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5589\" style=\"width:333px;height:50px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5803,\"width\":166,\"height\":233,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/08\/FINAL-McCANN-BOOKS-150_bw-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5803\" style=\"width:166px;height:233px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/\">SenSeanMcCann.com<\/a><br><strong>Toll-free:<\/strong> (855) 347-8020<br><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/08\/McCannLegislativeUpdate_SM0421_F.pdf\">Click here to review the PDF version<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact me!<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaPosition\":\"right\",\"mediaId\":5806,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/?attachment_id=5806\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/\">SenSeanMcCann.com<\/a><br>Email:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"mailto:SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov\">SenSMcCann@senate.michigan.gov<\/a> Phone: (517) 373-5100 <\/strong>| <strong>Toll-free:<\/strong> <strong>(855) 347-8020<\/strong> My in-district office is located in Kalamazoo County to serve you! Office staff can help you navigate state government, connect you to state departments and communicate your ideas and scheduling requests to me. Call <strong>(269) 381-7158 <\/strong>to make an appointment or visit <strong>3240 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/08\/18-12-18-025_bw-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5806 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Michigan Departments<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There are 17 major departments along with the Executive Office in the state Executive Branch.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Governor\u2019s Office ..........................................(517) 373-3400<br>Lieutenant Governor\u2019s Office.........................(517) 373-6800<br>Department of:<br>Agriculture and Rural Development ..........(800) 292-3939<br>Attorney General.......................................(517) 335-7622<br>Civil Rights ...............................................(800) 482-3604<br>Corrections...............................................(517) 335-1426<br>Education .................................................(833) 633-5788<br>Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy......(800) 662-9278<br>Health and Human Services......................(517) 241-3740<br>Insurance and Financial Services..............(877) 999-6442<br>Labor and Economic Opportunity ..............(517) 241-6712<br>Licensing and Regulatory Affairs...............(517) 335-9700<br>Military and Veterans Affairs .....................(517) 481-8001<br>Natural Resources ....................................(517) 284-6367<br>State ........................................................(888) 767-6424<br>State Police ..............................................(517) 332-2521<br>Technology, Management and Budget.......(517) 241-5545<br>Transportation ..........................................(517) 241-2400<br>Treasury ...................................................(517) 335-7508<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tour the Capitol<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are visiting Lansing, stop into the State Capitol to enjoy a tour, observe the Legislature and participate in the legislative process, or simply admire the hand-painted decorative artwork and history throughout the building.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tours for groups of 10 or more can be booked through the Capitol Tour Service office. If any members of your group are persons with disabilities, advise the Capitol Tour Service office at the time you book the tour. Please contact the Capitol Tour Service office at <strong>(517) 373-2353 <\/strong>to schedule a tour group.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Virtual tours of the Capitol are also available from the comfort of home. Learn more online at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/capitol.michigan.gov\/tours\">capitol.michigan.gov\/tours<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are visiting from Kalamazoo County, please contact my office at <strong>(517) 373-5100 <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"mailto:sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov\">sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov<\/a> <\/strong>to let me know! If my schedule allows, I always enjoy meeting with Kalamazoo County residents and learning about what brings you to Lansing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Request a Tribute<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is my pleasure to produce official legislative tributes honoring Kalamazoo County residents for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and special accomplishments. If you would like to request a tribute from state officials for an individual or organization deserving of recognition, please contact me and we would be glad to assist.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can call my office at <strong>(517) 373-5100 <\/strong>or email a description of the desired tribute to <strong><a href=\"mailto:sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov\">sensmccann@senate.michigan.gov<\/a><\/strong>. 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