📰 E-Newsletter | Oct. 17

Dear Neighbor,

Welcome to the latest edition of my e-newsletter. I am excited to share with you updates from Lansing!

Remember, our government is most effective when we engage with it. I want to hear what matters most to you, how I can help address your needs and what you want me to fight for at the Capitol. My staff and I are always here to talk about ways we can improve our community. You can reach me at RepBreen.com or (517) 373-2575.

In service,
Rep Kelly Breen's Signature
Kelly Breen
State Representative
House District 21

Upcoming Events

☕ Legislative Coffee Hour – Oct. 31

Please join me for my coffee hour conversation this upcoming Oct. 31. This is an opportunity to sit down with me and discuss matters related to our community and my work in Lansing.

When: Friday Oct. 31, at 11 a.m.

Where: No.VI Coffee and Tea, 47490 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374

🎫 Novi Concert Band: Autumn Reflections

This is a free concert put on by the Novi Concert Band, a community music group that welcomes musicians of all skill levels.

When: Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m.

Where: Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375

🏈 Novi/Northville Baseline Blitz Tailgate

The ultimate prelude to the Northville vs. Novi football showdown! Food, games, face painting and more.

When:  Friday, Oct. 17, from 5–7 p.m.

Where: Novi Wildcat Stadium, 24062 Taft Road, Novi, MI 48375

🎨 Novi Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

This community event supports Novi’s student athletes.

When:  Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Novi High School, 24062 Taft Road Room 100, Novi, MI 48375

☢️ Hazardous Household Waste Day

This is an event for residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials such as paints, cleaners, and electronics.

When:  Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where: RRRASOC, 20000 W Eight Mile Road, Southfield, MI 4807

📖 Novi Public Library 65th Anniversary

Stop by to enjoy a live band, eat some cake, meet the staff and appreciate the historical displays.

When:  Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1–5 p.m.

Where: Novi Public Library, 45255 W 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375

To find more events in our community, you can visit the following link: 

🗓️ Community Events

Legislative Updates

📜 Michigan Legislature Passes FY 2025-26 Budget

Earlier this month, my colleagues and I passed the budget for FY 2025-26 and I’d like to tell you about what is and is not included.

Included

  • Free school meals. $200 million for universal free school meals so no child has to learn hungry.
  • Helping students succeed. $274 million for a 25% funding boost for at-risk students and English learners.
  • Pre-K for more families. $657 million to expand pre-K access through the Great Start Readiness Program.
  • Support for every learner. $191 million to strengthen special education services.
  • Safe and healthy schools. $321 million for student mental health and school safety.
  • Valuing teachers. $203 million for teacher retention and offsetting rising health care costs for school employees.
  • Boost for local schools. A $18,993,827 increase for our local schools.
  • Fixing our roads. Up to $2 billion in funding for roads.
  • Tax relief for workers and seniors. Tax exemptions on income from tips and overtime pay and certain exemptions for Social Security.
  • Arts and culture. $12 million in funding for the Arts and Cultural Program.
  • Stronger public safety. $95 million for public safety.
  • Affordable water. $5 million for water affordability.
  • Safer communities. $15 million for community violence intervention.
  • Protecting health care. Measures to protect funding for Medicaid from federal cuts.

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Not Included

  • Protecting the U.P. – Copperwood mine funding, which would have threatened the ecosystems of the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior.
  • Preserving Higher Ed – Proposed cuts of $237 million to U of M and $59.8 million to MSU.
  • Protecting Outdoorsmen – Proposed increased fees on hunting and fishing licenses.
  • Standing with Families – Funding for the Autism Alliance of Michigan’s navigator program which provides families with support, professional consultation and case management.
  • Smaller Government Footprint – Funding for 1,700 full-time equivalent state government jobs.

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