Press Release | Aug. 29, 2025
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 29, 2025 — Earlier this week, House Republicans advanced House Bill 4706, an omnibus budget that makes deep reductions to housing, economic development, and other core services that communities rely on. Standing against these cuts, state Rep. Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield) issued the following statement:
“House Republicans’ budget makes sweeping reductions across critical areas of state government. I oppose it because it devastates the very services that Michigan families and communities depend on.
“The plan reduces support for health care, nutrition assistance, and maternal and infant health programs, leaving vulnerable residents without the care they need. It cuts funding for public safety, including state police positions, and undermines programs that protect neighborhoods. It also scales back investments in housing, workforce development, and economic growth. These are the very foundations of a strong and fair society, and our duty is to strengthen them, not tear them down.
“These choices also raise serious concerns for civil rights. When funding for food, health care, housing, and public safety is withdrawn, the burden falls heaviest on those already facing barriers — seniors, children, low-income families, and communities of color. Equal access to safety, health, and opportunity is a matter of basic rights, and this budget moves Michigan in the wrong direction.
“I believe our state budget should strengthen the foundations of health, safety, and economic security. I will continue working toward a responsible plan that protects these essential services and gives Michigan families the support they deserve.”
###