LANSING, Mich., July 3, 2025 — July 1 is the statutory deadline for the legislature to pass and present a budget for the fiscal year to the governor. Since gaining the majority, House Republicans have delayed the budget process, refusing to negotiate with transparency and with a good-faith effort. After the deadline passed, state Rep. Julie Brixie (D-Okemos) issued the following statement:
“Our number one job as legislators is to fund the critical services people rely on. That means schools and hospitals, roads and bridges — and people’s safety net. House Republicans had one job and they failed to get it done. I’m not going to stop fighting for our kids, schools, and communities.”
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