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Senate Democrats Advance Bipartisan Bills Only for Them to Stall in the House<\/span><\/b> Here in the Senate, Sen. McMorrow will keep doing the work she was sent here to do \u2014 working together with anyone who\u2019s serious about tackling the challenges facing our state. And she\u2019ll continue to try and engage with our House counterparts to get them to do the same. In the meantime, you can learn more about these bills here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/05\/EnewsHeaders_McMorrowDistrictUpdate-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”District Update” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_McMorrowDistrictUpdate” 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″]<\/p>\n How to Save With the Home Heating Tax Credit<\/span><\/b> Residents can apply for the Home Heating Tax Credit until the September 30 deadline. To qualify, residents must be a renter with a contracted lease or a homeowner and meet <\/span>income requirements<\/span><\/a>. You can apply for the Home Heating Tax Credit <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n New State Website to Help Michiganders Stay Protected from Wildfire Smoke<\/span><\/b> To help Michiganders prepare for, understand, and protect themselves from the effects of wildfire smoke, the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) developed a <\/span>new webpage<\/span><\/a> with resources and <\/span>an interactive map<\/span><\/a> that shows air quality readings at state air monitors. Residents are also encouraged to <\/span>sign-up to receive air quality notifications<\/span><\/a> via email or text. When the air quality is in the unhealthy range for you, EGLE suggests doing the following:<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more and stay safe by visiting their webpage: <\/span>Michigan.gov\/EGLEWildfireSmoke<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_McMorrow-Good-News.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Good news from the district” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_McMorrow Good News” 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″]<\/p>\n Palmer Park Bandshell <\/span>Grand Opening<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-28-at-10.18.59-AM.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Screenshot 2025-08-28 at 10.18.59\u202fAM” 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″]<\/p>\n The reconstruction of the historic State Fairgrounds Bandshell is now complete, and Palmer Park welcomed this piece of history to Detroit\u2019s District 2! Team McMorrow was there for the grand opening last weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n Originally located at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, the 1938 bandshell was saved from demolition thanks to the gathering of 60,000 petition signatures, highlighting the strong community support. This ensured that the landmark would be preserved after the State Fair closed in 2008 and Amazon purchased the fairgrounds in 2020. Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in 2021, the stage was able to be meticulously taken apart, moved across Woodward Avenue, and re-envisioned as the Palmer Park Bandshell. Parts of the original structure trusses are incorporated into the rebuild, which gives new life to this historic venue. The first concert in the new bandshell was \u201cSounds From The Park\u201d with jazz saxophonist <\/span>Marcus Elliot,<\/span><\/a> featuring compositions inspired by and performed in Detroit parks.<\/span><\/p>\n Congratulations Oak Park English Teacher of the Year<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/High-School-English-Teacher-of-Year.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”High School English Teacher of Year” 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″]<\/p>\n The Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) announced that Desiree\u2019 Y. Fuller of Oak Park High School has been named the 2025\u20132026 High School English Teacher of the Year.<\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Fuller is a nationally recognized master teacher, instructional coach, and youth advocate, and has dedicated more than two decades to Michigan schools. She currently serves as the English Department Chair and Oakland County Literacy Leader and will be celebrated at the spring MCTE conference in March 2026. Congratulations, Ms. Fuller!<\/span><\/p>\n Arts, Beats & Eats<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/08\/Arts-Beats-and-Eats.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Arts Beats and Eats” 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″]<\/p>\n The <\/span>Arts, Beats & Eats<\/span><\/a> festival is happening in Royal Oak this weekend from August 29 to September 1, featuring live music, local food vendors, and art all in one place! <\/span>The festival will include music from around 200 performers, dozens of food vendors, and artists showcasing and selling their work.<\/span><\/p>\n Music headliners include Hoobastank, Neon Trees, Highly Suspect, Joe Nichols, Randy Houser, Sugar Ray, and I Love the 90s Tour, featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC, and C + C Music Factory.<\/span><\/p>\n The festival runs from 11:00 a.m .to 11:00 p.m., Friday-Sunday and from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Admission is free before 5:00 p.m., with a $12 fee afterwards. The rest of the weekend, admission is $10 before 3:00 p.m. and $12 after. Tickets can be purchased at the gate with cash or credit card. Entry is free for military members, veterans, and children under 3.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Stay-in-Touch.png” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Stay in touch” title_text=”EnewsHeaders_Stay in Touch” 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″]<\/p>\n Thank you for staying connected with Sen. McMorrow\u2019s office through the biweekly e-newsletter. We\u2019re committed to keeping you informed on our work in Lansing and the progress we\u2019re making in the district. Whether it\u2019s legislative updates or community initiatives, we want to ensure you\u2019re engaged and aware of the ways we\u2019re advocating for you.<\/span><\/p>\n Reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas that you may have. Our office is here to assist you with any state-related matters, and we value your feedback. Feel free to contact us at (517) 373-2523 or by email at <\/span>SenMMcMorrow@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a>. You can also fill out a <\/span>contact form on our website<\/span><\/a> and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we\u2019re able.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Legislative Update: Crafting and negotiating a state budget isn\u2019t the only thing House Speaker Matt Hall and his Republican colleagues have stalled on \u2014 they\u2019re also delaying consideration of nearly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":7650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-email"],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/span>In addition to keeping the Michigan Legislature from getting a state budget done on time, Speaker Matt Hall and House Republicans are stalling action on 49 bills that Sen. McMorrow and her colleagues passed with unanimous and bipartisan support. Through extensive conversations with community members, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts, they crafted these bills to deliver real progress for Michigan families. Among these bills that are stacking up is legislation that would:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
<\/span>The Home Heating Tax Credit is a way the state of Michigan helps low-income families pay some of their heating expenses. This year, the average qualifying household received $180 in assistance, which is most often applied directly to residents\u2019 utility bills. Some energy providers automatically provide claimants with a residential income assistance credit worth up to $20 monthly. With these savings, more Michiganders can have additional money in their pockets to put food on the table, afford medication, pay bills, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>From the Upper Peninsula to the west side of the state and the east, many of us have seen and felt the far-reaching impacts of Canadian wildfires across Michigan this summer and the summers before. Just this month, Detroit was ranked <\/span>third worst worldwide for major city air quality.<\/span><\/a> As exposure to wildfire smoke increasingly becomes the norm here in Michigan and across the country <\/span>\u2014<\/span> in large part due to the effects of climate change <\/span>\u2014<\/span> it’s important for people to understand the health hazards associated with it, such as coughing, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeats, asthma attacks, and even heart failure. While wildfire smoke can affect anyone, some people are more sensitive to particle pollution, including children, older adults, people with lung or heart disease, and those who are pregnant or working outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n