Michigan Republicans Block $645 Million in Spending

Michigan Republicans Block $645 Million in Spending

“With little to no public discussion or debate, the Republican-led Michigan House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday voted to discontinue nearly $645 million in funding for ongoing programs across multiple state departments,” the Detroit News reports. “The 78 program cuts are all ones included in the 2025 fiscal year budget, which was passed under Democratic control last year. The cuts include roughly $18.5 million in funding for a prenatal a…

Michigan House Republicans reject over $600 million in work project spending

The Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted along party lines to reject around $645 million in work project spending in a Wednesday afternoon vote. The committee did not debate or hear testimony from the House Fiscal Agency prior to voting, and…

Michigan Republicans use rare budget power to cut $645M in spending

LANSING — House Republicans on Wednesday unilaterally canceled $645 million in previously approved state funding they characterized as Democratic “pork,” exercising a rarely used power in a move that jolted the Capitol. The House Appropriations Committee disapproved nearly a quarter of $2.7 billion worth of work project accounts requested by... Please login to read all 578 words.