Democratic lawmaker secures vital funding for Washtenaw and Livingston Counties
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 3, 2025 — The Michigan Legislature passed the final FY 2025-26 General and School Aid budgets. After refusing to back down in budget negotiations to defend critical Medicaid, food assistance and education funding, state Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Charter Twp.) voted for a bipartisan budget that reflects Michigan’s priorities. The state budget provides relief to Michiganders harmed by Republican cuts in the federal so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, protects access to affordable health care and SNAP benefits and funds universal school meals, transportation and mental health resources that kids depend on.
After the vote, Conlin issued the following statement:
“We held the line and delivered a budget that makes critical, long-term investments into Michigan’s communities and essential services. Supporting and protecting veterans has always been one of my absolute top priorities, and I am proud to have secured $300,000 for Freedom River to help build a Veterans Wellness Facility in Brighton. This funding will expand vital services that help veterans and their families heal, grow and thrive — including targeted efforts to reduce the veteran suicide rate. Our veterans have sacrificed for us, and this budget says loud and clear that we are committed to standing with them.”
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