Hi Neighbor,

I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the warm weather this season. Here in Lansing, I am working hard to solve the issues that matter to you most, including fighting for a state budget that gets real relief to Michiganders and resources to our schools. Read on to receive a legislative update and information on my upcoming office hours.

I am honored to continue representing and advocating for our community in Lansing. Please feel free to go to my website at RepFitzgerald.com to stay up-to-date on our work. You can also email at JohnFitzgerald@house.mi.gov or call at (517) 373-0835 to voice your opinion, ask a question or express a concern. My dedicated staff is here to support you and answer any questions you may have.

 

Respectfully,

John Fitzgerald
Minority Floor Leader

State Representative

House District 83

 

In this edition:

  • Office Hours and Events
  • Legislative Update
  • Community Update and Resources

 

Office Hours and Events

 

A graphic from Michigan state Representative John Fitzgerald advertising his office hours on the second and fourth Monday of the month from 10 to 11:30 AM in Wyoming city Hall.

 

I hold office hours twice a month to hear your thoughts, questions and concerns. This is a great opportunity to meet with me in person to discuss the issues that affect our community. I look forward to meeting with you!

When: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m.

Where: Wyoming City Hall, 115 28th St. SW

 

Legislative Update

 

I’m Fighting For You: My Response to Budget Inaction and Cuts at the Federal Level

Michigan school districts, teachers and students were counting on lawmakers to finalize the state budget by July 1. But after months of delays under House Republican leadership, the deadline has come and gone.

What does this mean for everyday Michiganders?

  • Economic uncertainty grows.
  • Some teachers could face pink slips.
  • School districts are left to plan in the dark.
  • Many of Michigan’s problems go ignored.

To make matters worse, the passage and signing of the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes the largest cuts to health care and food assistance in American history — $1 trillion to Medicaid and $186 billion to SNAP over the next 10 years. These cuts would make the state budget process even harder and will directly affect everyday Michiganders — hurting students, workers, seniors, veterans and families. That means more challenges:

  • Grocery bills, housing and utilities costs will continue climbing.
  • Access to health care will shrink.
  • Food assistance programs will slash.
  • Rural hospitals risk having to shut their doors.
  • Child care needs will go unmet.

The damage from Washington is being compounded by inaction here in Michigan. I have your back, and I am continuing to fight for a responsible, people-first state budget that puts our schools, public safety and community needs front and center. Please contact my office if you need help or assistance with accessing the resources you need.

 

Community Update and Resources

 

Submit a Tribute to Celebrate a Community Member

Do you know anyone celebrating a milestone birthday or retirement? What about an anniversary of a homegrown business or a sports achievement? A great way to celebrate the immense work of people in our community is to request a tribute certificate from my office.

Click here to suggest a tribute.

I look forward to recognizing the great achievements of our community!