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Rep. Ken Borton welcomes superintendent Katy Xenakis-Makowski to Lansing for school funding talks

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Ken Borton, Michigan State Representative for the 105th District | Michigan House Republicans

Ken Borton, Michigan State Representative for the 105th District | Michigan House Republicans

State Representative Ken Borton, a Republican from Gaylord, welcomed Johannesburg-Lewiston Superintendent Katy Xenakis-Makowski to the state Capitol in Lansing this week. Xenakis-Makowski provided testimony before the House budget committee that oversees school funding.

"I was proud to welcome Johannesburg-Lewiston Superintendent Katy Xenakis-Makowski to Lansing," Borton said.

Xenakis-Makowski's testimony focused on issues related to education funding and the needs of schools in her district. The appearance is part of ongoing discussions in the legislature about school budgets and resource allocation.

Borton highlighted the importance of hearing directly from local education leaders as lawmakers consider future funding decisions. "Superintendent Xenakis-Makowski’s input is valuable as we work on school funding," he stated.

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