{"id":7998,"date":"2025-12-06T10:34:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/?p=7998"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:34:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:34:58","slug":"8th-district-legislative-community-updates-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/2025\/12\/06\/8th-district-legislative-community-updates-21\/","title":{"rendered":"8th District Legislative &amp; Community Updates"},"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_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/02\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-10-at-1.06.12-PM.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;email header Senator McMorrow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;email header Senator McMorrow&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Recent-Highlights.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;If You&#8217;re in a Rush&#8230; Recent Highlights Senator McMorrow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;If You&#8217;re in a Rush&#8230; Recent Highlights Senator McMorrow&#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=\"45\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislative Update:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sen. McMorrow and her\u00a0Senate\u00a0colleagues spent 2025 working hard for\u00a0Michiganders\u00a0and delivering real progress for\u00a0our state.\u00a0Learn more below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">District Update:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ensure you and your loved ones can stay safe and healthy this holiday season by getting your flu shot this National Influenza Vaccination Week!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Good News from the District:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\">Members of People\u00a0for\u00a0Palmer Park (PFPP) welcomed Sen. McMorrow to one of their monthly board meetings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\">Team McMorrow\u00a0attended\u00a0the ribbon cutting honoring\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village, a\u00a0new\u00a0affordable senior housing development in Detroit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\">Royal Oak\u2019s Jordan Eyster has been drafted by San Francisco, one of the four teams in the brand-new Women\u2019s Professional Baseball League.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\">Sen. McMorrow toured Racquet Up Detroit\u2019s\u00a0facility and presented a\u00a0tribute to Executive Director Rosemary O\u2019Connor and Operations Manager Tina P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erkins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"45\" 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\">Sen. McMorrow hosted a Community Resource and State Update Town Hall at the Tindal Activity Center in Detroit. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_Legislative-Updates.png&#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 McMorrow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Legislative Updates Senator McMorrow&#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=\"none\">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;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As we\u00a0wrap up the 2025 legislative session,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0reflecting\u00a0on the progress\u00a0Sen. McMorrow\u00a0and her Senate colleagues delivered for\u00a0you. Together,\u00a0we:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/#:~:text=Protect%20Vital%20Services%3A%20Saves%20Medicaid%20in%20Michigan%20to%20ensure%20health%20care%20remains%20accessible%20and%20affordable%2C%20protects%20SNAP%20benefits%20and%20the%20Double%20Up%20Food%20Bucks%20program%2C%20and%20continues%20support%20for%20police%20and%20fire%20departments.%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Saved Medicaid in Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, protecting access to accessible, affordable health care;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/building-blocks\/#:~:text=Curing%20Childhood%20Poverty%20with%20Rx%20Kids%C2%A0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded the widely successful Rx Kids program<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to improve maternal and infant health outcomes;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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=\"none\">Delivered another\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/10\/03\/bipartisan-state-budget\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bipartisan budget<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><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=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">implements a long-term road solution<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">lowers costs for seniors and families<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/25\/gun-safety\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Advanced commonsense gun safety policies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to keep our communities safe;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/29\/not-on-our-watch-michigan-senate-dems-stand-against-federal-cuts-chaos\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fought back against federal chaos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">safeguarded our state from the worst effects of Trump\u2019s disastrous budget plan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/10\/veterans\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthened protections and benefits for Michigan veterans<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and their families;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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=\"none\">Championed legislation to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/foia-expansion-2\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">improve government accountability<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">tackle racial and ethnic maternal health disparities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><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=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">expand transparency in the state budget process<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and so much more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sen.\u00a0McMorrow is proud of all that we accomplished this year, but as always, the work is never done. She&#8217;ll be at the Capitol in Lansing through the end of the month wrapping things up, but we&#8217;re already looking ahead to 2026 and what&#8217;s next\u00a0on our agenda. We&#8217;re excited to keep fighting for our communities and Michigan in the new year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to stay in the loop on what&#8217;s happening in the Senate over the next few weeks? You can follow along with the bills we&#8217;re working on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fighting Food Insecurity This Holiday Season and Beyond<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Everyone deserves access to quality, nutritious food, full stop<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2014 but this year, the demand for food assistance is higher than ever as\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">grocery costs soar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and federal Republicans have\u00a0<\/span><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=\"none\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><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=\"none\">. Approximately\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">1.5 million Michiganders face food insecurity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, including over 402,000 children.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ve\u00a0worked hard to ensure that every Michigan family has access to food not only during the holidays, but year-round. From\u00a0<\/span><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=\"none\">\u00a0to support food banks and continue SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown to\u00a0<\/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=\"none\">delivering another year of free school meals for every Michigan student<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0made significant\u00a0progress\u00a0in combating food insecurity here in our state. Learn more about\u00a0Senate Democrats\u2019\u00a0efforts to tackle food insecurity\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/tackling-hunger\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and explore food assistance resources below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">The Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) offers various food assistance\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/assistance-programs\/food\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">resources and programs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mi211.org\/food-assistance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan 211<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0helps locate local programs to meet food and nutrition needs, from prepared meal programs to emergency formula and baby food assistance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">Locate food banks in our local community, explore volunteer opportunities, and more at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/hunger-in-america\/michigan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feeding America \u2013 Michigan<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">Explore the Food Bank Council of Michigan\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbcmich.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to find local food bank information, find assistance with SNAP benefits, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/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=\"none\">Recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week \u2014 Do Your Part in Keeping Our Community Healthy Over the Holidays!<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 1-5, MDHHS is encouraging Michiganders to get\u00a0their\u00a0flu vaccine if\u00a0they\u00a0haven\u2019t already. By getting your flu vaccine now, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from influenza and stay healthy over the holidays.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To protect yourself from other respiratory viruses, MDHHS also recommends getting the COVID-19 and RSV vaccines. You can get all three of these vaccines at the same time. To find a vaccine location near you, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaccines.gov\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vaccine Finder<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. To learn more about seasonal respiratory illnesses and how to protect yourself, visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/keep-mi-healthy\/infectious-diseases\/seasonal-respiratory-viruses\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan.gov\/covidflursv<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mental Health Support During the Holiday Season<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The holiday season can be hard for some. If you or someone you know find yourself struggling emotionally or experiencing a mental health crisis, please be sure to utilize the following resources:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for 24-hour, toll-free, confidential support. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press \u201c1\u201d to speak with a qualified responder, or text 838255. Available to veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their loved ones. Learn more\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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;: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\">Local Resources: Find a suicide prevention coalition, support group, or crisis line near you by scrolling down\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\/safety-injury-prev\/injuryprevention\/programs\/suicide-prevention-a\/suicide-prevention\/coalitions-and-crisis-lines\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">this page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and finding a listing in your county.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shop Small\u00a0Not\u00a0Just on\u00a0Small Business Saturday, but\u00a0Year-Round!<\/span><\/b><\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/11.29_SmallBusinessSaturday.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Shop Small Not Just on Small Business Saturday, but Year-Round! &#8221; title_text=&#8221;11.29_SmallBusinessSaturday&#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=\"none\">Did you know?\u00a0For every dollar spent at a local business, more than two-thirds stay in our community to support local families, causes, and other businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Throughout\u00a0Sen.\u00a0McMorrow\u2019s\u00a0time in the Michigan Senate,\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0worked with\u00a0her\u00a0colleagues to provide expanded tax relief to small businesses and secure funding in the state budget that helps small businesses get off the ground, grow their operations, support their hardworking employees, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small Business Saturday was Nov. 29, but\u00a0we\u00a0encourage you to\u00a0join\u00a0us in\u00a0shopping\u00a0small and locally all year round. Whether it\u2019s your favorite neighborhood\u00a0coffee shop, a local clothing\u00a0boutique, or a family-owned hardware store, any support can make a big impact. And together, we can ensure small businesses remain a vital part of our communities for generations to come.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2024\/10\/EnewsHeaders_McMorrow-Good-News.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Good news from the district Senator McMorrow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Good news from the district Senator McMorrow&#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=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW11198325 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11198325 BCX0\">People\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11198325 BCX0\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11198325 BCX0\">or Palmer Park Meeting<\/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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/People-for-Palmer-Park-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;People for Palmer Park Meeting &#8221; title_text=&#8221;People for Palmer Park&#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=\"none\">Members\u00a0of People\u00a0for Palmer Park\u00a0(PFPP)\u00a0welcomed Sen. McMorrow to\u00a0one of their\u00a0monthly board meetings.\u00a0The\u00a0Senator gave an\u00a0update\u00a0from Lansing and listened as they described\u00a0the challenges they face as a non-profit.\u00a0PFPP\u00a0organizes their own\u00a0programing\u00a0and\u00a0expressed\u00a0much\u00a0uncertainty\u00a0regarding the future,\u00a0especially with\u00a0recent\u00a0funding cuts and\u00a0general\u00a0economic\u00a0instability.\u00a0They prioritize\u00a0making\u00a0improvements and additions\u00a0to the park,\u00a0like the\u00a0recently re-opened\u00a0historic\u00a0Palmer Park\u00a0Bandshell. They are also\u00a0planning\u00a0for\u00a0restoration of the\u00a0beautiful\u00a0Merrill fountain,\u00a0in addition to\u00a0offering\u00a0free\u00a0entry for\u00a0events at the park.\u00a0Thank\u00a0you\u00a0to the PFPP board for all you do and for the chance to\u00a0speak with you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr.\u00a0Violet T.\u00a0Lewis\u00a0Village\u00a0Ribbon Cutting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Dr.-Violet-T.-Lewis-Village-Ribbon-Cutting.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village Ribbon Cutting &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village Ribbon Cutting&#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=\"none\">Nearly a year and a half\u00a0ago Sen. McMorrow\u00a0participated in the\u00a0groundbreaking\u00a0ceremony\u00a0for Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village, and just last month,\u00a0Team McMorrow\u00a0attended\u00a0the\u00a0village\u2019s\u00a0official\u00a0ribbon cutting,\u00a0honoring the legacy of Dr.\u00a0Violet T.\u00a0Lewis.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The home of Michigan\u2019s only Historically Black College and University\u00a0is now\u00a0a $29.3\u00a0million\u00a0affordable senior housing development\u00a0\u2014\u00a0bringing\u00a0over\u00a0100\u00a0apartments to\u00a0the northwest side of\u00a0Detroit.\u00a0The\u00a0apartment buildings sit\u00a0on the original campus of the Lewis College of Business, founded by Dr. Lewis,\u00a0which\u00a0provided business training for\u00a0generations of Black students. Two historic campus buildings were restored,\u00a0plus\u00a0a four-story building was added.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">earn more\u00a0and\u00a0find an\u00a0application,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pvm.org\/locations\/dr-violet-t-lewis-village\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">click\u00a0here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Royal Oak\u2019s\u00a0Jordan Eyster\u00a0Selected in Women\u2019s Pro Baseball League Draft<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Jordan-Eyster.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Royal Oak\u2019s Jordan Eyster Selected in Women\u2019s Pro Baseball League Draft &#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jordan Eyster&#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=\"none\">Jordan\u00a0Eyster\u00a0started out\u00a0as one of the only girls\u00a0playing on a\u00a0third-grade\u00a0coach pitch\u00a0baseball\u00a0team in the Royal Oak Sandlot League (ROSL).\u00a0Now,\u00a0she\u00a0is listed as one of the top 120 female baseball players in the world, recently having\u00a0been drafted by San Francisco\u00a0\u2014\u00a0one of the four teams in the brand\u00a0new Women\u2019s Professional Baseball League (WPBL).\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">When\u00a0the league\u00a0launches\u00a0next year,\u00a0it will be the first pro league for women in the U.S. since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, depicted in the film \u201cA League of Their Own,\u201d\u00a0which\u00a0dissolved in 1954.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jordan is a\u00a0sports\u00a0management student at Wayne State\u00a0University. She coaches a 14U softball team, plays club basketball, and works for the Wayne State athletic department.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0WPBL\u00a0season will begin in August 2026.\u00a0For more information about Jordan Eyster and the WPBL click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/sports\/2025\/11\/26\/royal-oak-woman-thought-her-baseball-playing-days-were-over-then-she-got-drafted\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0Congratulations Jordan!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Racquet Up Detroit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Racquet-Up-Detroit-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Sen. McMorrow had the opportunity to tour the 18,000 sq. ft. Racquet Up Detroit facility and present a tribute to Executive Director, Rosemary O\u2019Connor, and Operations Manager, Tina Perkins&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Racquet Up Detroit&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Racquet-Up-Detroit1-scaled.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Racquet Up Detroit is a unique after-school program offering long-term mentoring which includes support with academics, the opportunity for community service, and learning the sport of squash!&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Racquet Up Detroit1&#8243; 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=\"none\">Sen. McMorrow had the opportunity to tour the\u00a018,000 sq. ft.\u00a0Racquet Up\u00a0Detroit\u00a0facility and present a\u00a0tribute to\u00a0Executive Director,\u00a0Rosemary\u00a0O\u2019Connor,\u00a0and\u00a0Operations Manager,\u00a0Tina\u00a0P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">erkins.\u00a0Racquet\u00a0Up Detroit\u00a0is a unique\u00a0after-school\u00a0program\u00a0offering\u00a0long-term\u00a0mentoring\u00a0which includes\u00a0support\u00a0with\u00a0academics,\u00a0the opportunity for\u00a0community service, and learning the sport of squash!\u00a0Most students are not familiar with\u00a0squash\u00a0when they first come to the program\u00a0but\u00a0quickly\u00a0learn to love\u00a0it\u00a0\u2014\u00a0with some\u00a0going on to\u00a0play at the collegiate level.\u00a0The\u00a0passionate and\u00a0dedicated staff\u00a0ensure\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">young\u00a0people\u00a0in northwest Detroit have access to quality athletic and educational opportunities\u00a0that\u00a0support\u00a0their college and career\u00a0goals.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Racquet Up Detroit is\u00a0doing\u00a0incredibly\u00a0impactful\u00a0work\u00a0mentoring, tutoring,\u00a0and making a difference\u00a0with their students.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/racquetup.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for more information\u00a0on this program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Town Hall<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Town-Hall1.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Last week, Sen. McMorrow hosted a Community Resource and State Update Town Hall at the Tindal Activity Center in Detroit&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Town Hall1&#8243; 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=\"none\">Last week,\u00a0Sen. McMorrow hosted a\u00a0Community Resource and State Update\u00a0Town Hall at the\u00a0Tindal Activity Center in Detroit.\u00a0She\u00a0was joined by District 2 Councilperson Angela Whitfield Calloway as well as\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Legislative Director for Forgotten Harvest,\u00a0Eric Candela;\u00a0Site Coordinator for\u00a0the\u00a0Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program for\u00a0the\u00a0Detroit Area Agency on Aging,\u00a0Amy Dukes;\u00a0Wayne County Director for the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services\u00a0Economic Stability Administration,\u00a0Nicole Denson-Sogbaka;\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0Budget\u00a0Director for the Michigan Senate Majority, Lori Dey.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0Senator gave updates\u00a0from Lansing, followed by a Q&amp;A with attendees.\u00a0Most\u00a0concerns\u00a0were centered around the economy,\u00a0including\u00a0how\u00a0the state government is helping\u00a0residents in light of federal program cuts and\u00a0uncertainty surrounding\u00a0SNAP.\u00a0Another concern\u00a0was the\u00a0higher-than-average\u00a0car insurance rates in the city of Detroit. Sen. McMorrow is a\u00a0co-sponsor of Senate\u00a0Bill\u00a0328,\u00a0which wo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">uld require insurers to reduce total premiums by at least 10% on any newly issued or renewed auto policy without reducing coverage. A companion bill, Senate\u00a0Bill\u00a0329, would bar insurers from applying reinstatement fees or rate hikes for policy lapses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thank you to everyone who attended\u00a0and for being so engaged for the betterment of our community and state!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Below are\u00a0some informational links\u00a0from our panelists:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forgottenharvest.org\/programs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Programs &#8211; Forgotten Harvest<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitseniorsolution.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detroit Area Agency on Aging | Detroit Senior Solution<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/detroitmi.gov\/government\/city-council\/city-council-district-2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">City Council District 2 | City of Detroit<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mdhhs\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\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\/mcmorrow\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/12\/Town-Hall.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; alt=&#8221;Town Hall Sen McMorrow&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Town Hall&#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; 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McMorrow\u2019s office\u00a0through\u00a0the\u00a0biweekly e-newsletter. We\u2019re committed to keeping you informed on our work in Lansing and the progress we\u2019re making in\u00a0the\u00a0district. 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><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">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\u00a0by email at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:SenMMcMorrow@senate.michigan.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SenMMcMorrow@senate.michigan.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0You can also fill out a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mcmorrow\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact form on our website,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we\u2019re able.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&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>Legislative Update:\u00a0Sen. 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