The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
The clock is ticking, House Republicans.
Michiganders deserve a final budget.
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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Bipartisanship at the top of the Mackinac Bridge! I'm very thankful to Rep. Fairbairn and the Mackinac Bridge Authority members, including Chair Gleason and Director Nowack, for the opportunity.
I recently cosponsored my colleague Rep. Prestin's bill to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility", which makes it a felony to intentionally and without permission enter the nonpublic premises of the property. This helps prevents tresspassers and keep every traveler using the bridge safe.
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The Republican Speaker has made it clear that he has no intention of passing a budget by the deadline of July 1st. Years ago, he voted for that deadline himself because it was the fiscally responsible thing to do for schools and local governments.
Schools can't possibly prepare their September curriculum if they have no idea what their funding will look like.
That's especially true when the only plan Republicans have put forward is a proposal that cuts 92% of state funding and would reduce school aid by billions and require layoffs of existing teachers and support staff.
We're putting pressure on the Speaker - come back to the table now so that we can let our schools and communities know what their budgets will look like by the start of their fiscal years.
State Budget Deadline: The Clock is Ticking - Michigan House Democrats
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Michiganders deserve leadership, not a House speaker who treats the state budget process like a political game. Republican House Speaker Matt Hall declared more than a month before the July 1 deadline...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I got the chance to visit with fourth graders from Steele Elementary in my district today! I hope these young leaders had as much fun learning about state government as I had chatting with them.
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Serving as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee was a tremendous honor for the last two years. Today I'm troubled that the current Chair is threatening to "defund the DNR into oblivion".
The House budget that already passed in March did not provide any funding for the DNR - funds that typically go to protecting the Great Lakes, managing Michigan wildlife and fisheries, fighting against invasive species and keeping our parks open.
My colleague objects to the bipartisan Senate budget raising hunting and fishing fees and creating a mandatory recreation passport for all vehicles - while reducing the cost of the rec passport to only $10.
The fact is, park useage skyrocketed during Covid and never went down. Attendance increased from 28 to 35 annual visitors. That's an amazing thing - Michigan families are getting outside and enjoying the benefits of our incredible natural resources. But it's put undue stress on park infrustructure.
Working between the two chambers to reach a compromise is something we've always managed to do before, but the House continues to show no interest in working out solutions together.
One thing I know - no Michigander wants to see their state parks close because we defunded the DNR.
Reps. Borton, Martin: Senate DNR budget is dead on arrival in House - MI House Republicans
gophouse.org
“The Senate DNR budget is bipartisan; whoop-de-doo,” Borton said. “Don’t think that just because a Republican put their name on this that I won’t still defund the DNR into oblivion. This isn...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I am so thankful that the Senate passed the Justice for Survivors package through with bipartisan support. Survivors have been calling on us to give them a fair chance to seek justice for decades and for too long. It's time we finally pass these bills.
I am hopeful that the House will move these bills through swiftly and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it done.
Brixie Applauds Passing of Senate Version of Justice for Survivors - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2025 — The Senate passed Senate Bills 257-261 today with bipartisan support. These bills are similar to House Bills 4482-87 of 2023, state Rep. Julie Brixie’s (D-Meridian0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Top - celebrating National Police Week in Leslie on Monday, May 12th.
Bottom - Visiting the Stockbridge police department to discuss some technology needs that require legislative funding with my colleague Rep. Jennifer Conlin.
I'm thankful for our first responders who keep our schools and communities safe.
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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
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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!
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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
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Bipartisanship at the top of the Mackinac Bridge! I'm very thankful to Rep. Fairbairn and the Mackinac Bridge Authority members, including Chair Gleason and Director Nowack, for the opportunity.
I recently cosponsored my colleague Rep. Prestin's bill to designate the Mackinac Bridge as a "key facility", which makes it a felony to intentionally and without permission enter the nonpublic premises of the property. This helps prevents tresspassers and keep every traveler using the bridge safe. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Republican Speaker has made it clear that he has no intention of passing a budget by the deadline of July 1st. Years ago, he voted for that deadline himself because it was the fiscally responsible thing to do for schools and local governments.
Schools can't possibly prepare their September curriculum if they have no idea what their funding will look like.
That's especially true when the only plan Republicans have put forward is a proposal that cuts 92% of state funding and would reduce school aid by billions and require layoffs of existing teachers and support staff.
We're putting pressure on the Speaker - come back to the table now so that we can let our schools and communities know what their budgets will look like by the start of their fiscal years. ... See MoreSee Less
State Budget Deadline: The Clock is Ticking - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
Michiganders deserve leadership, not a House speaker who treats the state budget process like a political game. Republican House Speaker Matt Hall declared more than a month before the July 1 deadline...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I got the chance to visit with fourth graders from Steele Elementary in my district today! I hope these young leaders had as much fun learning about state government as I had chatting with them. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Serving as Chair of the Natural Resources Appropriations committee was a tremendous honor for the last two years. Today I'm troubled that the current Chair is threatening to "defund the DNR into oblivion".
The House budget that already passed in March did not provide any funding for the DNR - funds that typically go to protecting the Great Lakes, managing Michigan wildlife and fisheries, fighting against invasive species and keeping our parks open.
My colleague objects to the bipartisan Senate budget raising hunting and fishing fees and creating a mandatory recreation passport for all vehicles - while reducing the cost of the rec passport to only $10.
The fact is, park useage skyrocketed during Covid and never went down. Attendance increased from 28 to 35 annual visitors. That's an amazing thing - Michigan families are getting outside and enjoying the benefits of our incredible natural resources. But it's put undue stress on park infrustructure.
Working between the two chambers to reach a compromise is something we've always managed to do before, but the House continues to show no interest in working out solutions together.
One thing I know - no Michigander wants to see their state parks close because we defunded the DNR. ... See MoreSee Less
Reps. Borton, Martin: Senate DNR budget is dead on arrival in House - MI House Republicans
gophouse.org
“The Senate DNR budget is bipartisan; whoop-de-doo,” Borton said. “Don’t think that just because a Republican put their name on this that I won’t still defund the DNR into oblivion. This isn...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I am so thankful that the Senate passed the Justice for Survivors package through with bipartisan support. Survivors have been calling on us to give them a fair chance to seek justice for decades and for too long. It's time we finally pass these bills.
I am hopeful that the House will move these bills through swiftly and look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get it done. ... See MoreSee Less
Brixie Applauds Passing of Senate Version of Justice for Survivors - Michigan House Democrats
housedems.com
LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2025 — The Senate passed Senate Bills 257-261 today with bipartisan support. These bills are similar to House Bills 4482-87 of 2023, state Rep. Julie Brixie’s (D-Meridian0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Top - celebrating National Police Week in Leslie on Monday, May 12th.
Bottom - Visiting the Stockbridge police department to discuss some technology needs that require legislative funding with my colleague Rep. Jennifer Conlin.
I'm thankful for our first responders who keep our schools and communities safe. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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
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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