State Representative
Julie Brixie
Okemos | 73rd House District
Serving 91,543 constituents in Locke Township, Leroy Township, White Oak Township, Stockbridge Township, Bunker Hill Township, Ingham Township, Wheatfield Township, Williamston, south Meridian Township, south East Lansing, Alaiedon Township, Mason, Vevay Township, Leslie, Leslie Township, Onondaga Township, Aurelius Township
juliebrixie@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0218
Office: N-1092 House Office Building
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I'm a nerd, so I always enjoy the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, but today's was less joyful than previous years.
We ended 2024 with a budget surplus in Michigan but Trump's trade wars and tariffs have stymied our economic growth and caused some forecasters to specualte that we'll lose 13,000 jobs in coming years due to tariffs on new cars and auto parts.
The key word of the day was uncertainty - we don't know exactly what to expect with federal policies and that makes it difficult to measure the outcome. Some of my colleagues are calling for an additional CREC in September so that we have a clearer picture.
For the first time in years, Michigan has less revenue than projected in January. To be clear - we can still invest in a budget that supports services that builds Michigan up, rather than making drastic cuts. Michiganders are going to need our help while coping with today's economic uncertainty.
Tariffs to cost Michigan 13,000 jobs in coming years, UM economists predict
www.detroitnews.com
Experts from the University of Michigan said tariffs will begin causing a drag on the economy this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today at the Capitol I met some nurses, future nurses and relatives of nurses from my district.
They're here advocating against mandatory overtime for nurses, who typically work 12 hour shifts already. Mandating overtime is unfair to hardworking nurses and dangerous for patients.
We have bipartisan legislation in the House that will ensure nurses are not required to work overtime (excepting emergencies).
We talk a lot about nurse shortages in Michigan, but they let me know that there is no shortage of people who want to be a nurse, just a shortage of nurses who aren't too burned out by the system. These are lifesavers who deserve care too, and providing for them makes everyone safer.
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Last year, as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee, I was so proud to support this project that invests $64 million to prevent the spread of Asian carp into our Great Lakes in a partnership with Illinois and the federal government.
We need preventative measures that protect our Great Lakes region and the fishing and boating industries that help make our up north communities so special. Thank you to Governor Whitmer for not forgetting about that priority and helping secure this funding from the federal government!
housedems.com
Federal support follows after Democratic lawmakers secured $64 million to stop invasive carp in Michigan’s waters LANSING, Mich., May 9, 2025 — After much ongoing advocacy and securing $64 million...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last Thursday, I met with pediatricians in my district (pictured) and today I met with the Primary Care Association.
Both of them wanted to talk about the same thing - protecting Medicaid.
One thing I want everyone to be aware of is that even if you're not on Medicaid, it's helping you and your family by keeping our hospitals open and ensuring we all have access to care. In the comments, I'll leave an editorial from Brian Peters with the Michigan Health and Hospital Association on how Medicaid improves health outcomes for every one of us.
The Ingham County Health Department also wanted me to know that they just lost 3 full time staff positions and 25 members due to AmeriCorps being cut. Those staffers can not even file for unemployment because AmeriCorps is a service program, not a job.
Lost staff means lost services for our community.
We must protect care in Michigan.
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm deeply concerned about the impact DOGE cuts and Trump's economic policies will have on our state and nation.
Congress is trying to pass a budget that paves the way for a tax break for billionaires. They're considering paying for it by axing Medicaid, which 1 in 4 Michiganders rely on for their healthcare. This move would likely force some of our rural hospitals to close their doors.
Meanwhile, local health departments have lost grant funding. Researchers trying to cure diseases, boost health outcomes and improve soil health have had their funding cut. Farmers are in debt as a result of funding freezes and our food banks have had their food supply cut off.
People keep asking me what they can do to help.
Make your voice heard! Call your Congressional Representatives and tell them how these policies are impacting you and your family. Now is the time to do so as they're trying to pass the budget by Memorial Day.
On the state level, I'm continuing to advocate for funding the programs that keep Michigan families afloat, but much of our budget relies on decisions made at the federal level.
DOGE Cuts by City, State, and Congressional District
www.americanprogress.org
Find out how the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts to grants and federal real estate are affecting your community.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, I met with my friends from the Alzheimer's Association to talk about the need for increased funding to support the nearly 203,000 Michiganders living with Alzheimer's and families like mine that have been impacted by dementia.
This week, I sent letters to the House and Senate Chairs for DHHS and Public Health urging them to support an additional $2 million in funding for the Healthy Brain and Dementia Unit, which already allowed for the hiring of new staff within the Division of Chronic Disease and provide grants to local communites across the state to assist families and caregivers.
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I hope you'll consider joining me in Leslie on May 12th to celebrate Police Week. Within our local law enforcement agencies are hardworking officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to honor and recognize their dedication and sacrifice during this event.
Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who are putting this together, and I hope to see you there!Grateful for the efforts of our friends in Leslie for hosting this outstanding gathering!
Spread the word!
#PoliceWeek
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My colleagues in the Michigan Senate passed legislation today that will make life-saving medications more accessible and affordable in Michigan.
Their bills establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, that will review the cost of high-priced drugs and recommend fair pricing strategies. This would allow them to set caps on how much can be charged for prescription drugs, helping Michiganders to save money without giving up necessary medications.
This comes at a time when pharmaceutical companies are making record profits while nearly a third of Michigan residents have stopped taking their prescriptions because they can’t afford them.
The board would consist of professionals and experts from the healthcare industry, academia, and economics who will provide essential oversight to the pharmaceutical industry. The bills also grant the ability of the public to weigh in and give feedback to the board to make sure the needs and concerns of Michigan residents are met.
People shouldn’t have to choose between filling their prescriptions and paying their rent, which is why I will be voting in support of this package when it reaches the House.
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Some highlights of the week:
- Showing MSU AGEP students around the Capitol.
- Visiting with my co-chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus, Rep. Nancy DeBoer.
- Mascot Day at the Capitol, one of my favorite events, during which we are visited by mascots of community colleges across our state.
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I'm a nerd, so I always enjoy the Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference, but today's was less joyful than previous years.
We ended 2024 with a budget surplus in Michigan but Trump's trade wars and tariffs have stymied our economic growth and caused some forecasters to specualte that we'll lose 13,000 jobs in coming years due to tariffs on new cars and auto parts.
The key word of the day was uncertainty - we don't know exactly what to expect with federal policies and that makes it difficult to measure the outcome. Some of my colleagues are calling for an additional CREC in September so that we have a clearer picture.
For the first time in years, Michigan has less revenue than projected in January. To be clear - we can still invest in a budget that supports services that builds Michigan up, rather than making drastic cuts. Michiganders are going to need our help while coping with today's economic uncertainty. ... See MoreSee Less
Tariffs to cost Michigan 13,000 jobs in coming years, UM economists predict
www.detroitnews.com
Experts from the University of Michigan said tariffs will begin causing a drag on the economy this summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today at the Capitol I met some nurses, future nurses and relatives of nurses from my district.
They're here advocating against mandatory overtime for nurses, who typically work 12 hour shifts already. Mandating overtime is unfair to hardworking nurses and dangerous for patients.
We have bipartisan legislation in the House that will ensure nurses are not required to work overtime (excepting emergencies).
We talk a lot about nurse shortages in Michigan, but they let me know that there is no shortage of people who want to be a nurse, just a shortage of nurses who aren't too burned out by the system. These are lifesavers who deserve care too, and providing for them makes everyone safer. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last year, as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee, I was so proud to support this project that invests $64 million to prevent the spread of Asian carp into our Great Lakes in a partnership with Illinois and the federal government.
We need preventative measures that protect our Great Lakes region and the fishing and boating industries that help make our up north communities so special. Thank you to Governor Whitmer for not forgetting about that priority and helping secure this funding from the federal government! ... See MoreSee Less
Dems’ Advocacy Pays off in Additional Federal Funding to Protect Great Lakes - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
Federal support follows after Democratic lawmakers secured $64 million to stop invasive carp in Michigan’s waters LANSING, Mich., May 9, 2025 — After much ongoing advocacy and securing $64 million...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last Thursday, I met with pediatricians in my district (pictured) and today I met with the Primary Care Association.
Both of them wanted to talk about the same thing - protecting Medicaid.
One thing I want everyone to be aware of is that even if you're not on Medicaid, it's helping you and your family by keeping our hospitals open and ensuring we all have access to care. In the comments, I'll leave an editorial from Brian Peters with the Michigan Health and Hospital Association on how Medicaid improves health outcomes for every one of us.
The Ingham County Health Department also wanted me to know that they just lost 3 full time staff positions and 25 members due to AmeriCorps being cut. Those staffers can not even file for unemployment because AmeriCorps is a service program, not a job.
Lost staff means lost services for our community.
We must protect care in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm deeply concerned about the impact DOGE cuts and Trump's economic policies will have on our state and nation.
Congress is trying to pass a budget that paves the way for a tax break for billionaires. They're considering paying for it by axing Medicaid, which 1 in 4 Michiganders rely on for their healthcare. This move would likely force some of our rural hospitals to close their doors.
Meanwhile, local health departments have lost grant funding. Researchers trying to cure diseases, boost health outcomes and improve soil health have had their funding cut. Farmers are in debt as a result of funding freezes and our food banks have had their food supply cut off.
People keep asking me what they can do to help.
Make your voice heard! Call your Congressional Representatives and tell them how these policies are impacting you and your family. Now is the time to do so as they're trying to pass the budget by Memorial Day.
On the state level, I'm continuing to advocate for funding the programs that keep Michigan families afloat, but much of our budget relies on decisions made at the federal level. ... See MoreSee Less
DOGE Cuts by City, State, and Congressional District
www.americanprogress.org
Find out how the Trump administration’s DOGE cuts to grants and federal real estate are affecting your community.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last week, I met with my friends from the Alzheimer's Association to talk about the need for increased funding to support the nearly 203,000 Michiganders living with Alzheimer's and families like mine that have been impacted by dementia.
This week, I sent letters to the House and Senate Chairs for DHHS and Public Health urging them to support an additional $2 million in funding for the Healthy Brain and Dementia Unit, which already allowed for the hiring of new staff within the Division of Chronic Disease and provide grants to local communites across the state to assist families and caregivers. ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I hope you'll consider joining me in Leslie on May 12th to celebrate Police Week. Within our local law enforcement agencies are hardworking officers who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to honor and recognize their dedication and sacrifice during this event.
Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who are putting this together, and I hope to see you there!Grateful for the efforts of our friends in Leslie for hosting this outstanding gathering!
Spread the word!
#PoliceWeek ... See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
My colleagues in the Michigan Senate passed legislation today that will make life-saving medications more accessible and affordable in Michigan.
Their bills establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, that will review the cost of high-priced drugs and recommend fair pricing strategies. This would allow them to set caps on how much can be charged for prescription drugs, helping Michiganders to save money without giving up necessary medications.
This comes at a time when pharmaceutical companies are making record profits while nearly a third of Michigan residents have stopped taking their prescriptions because they can’t afford them.
The board would consist of professionals and experts from the healthcare industry, academia, and economics who will provide essential oversight to the pharmaceutical industry. The bills also grant the ability of the public to weigh in and give feedback to the board to make sure the needs and concerns of Michigan residents are met.
People shouldn’t have to choose between filling their prescriptions and paying their rent, which is why I will be voting in support of this package when it reaches the House. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Some highlights of the week:
- Showing MSU AGEP students around the Capitol.
- Visiting with my co-chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus, Rep. Nancy DeBoer.
- Mascot Day at the Capitol, one of my favorite events, during which we are visited by mascots of community colleges across our state. ... See MoreSee Less
7 CommentsComment on Facebook