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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For months, we've been waiting for House Republicans to produce a budget plan, something that is traditionally done in a good-faith, transparent process throughout the spring. Every year I've been in office, we've been able to get a budget agreed on between the House, Senate and Governor by July 1st.
After months of telling reporters that the July 1st deadline doesn't matter and that House Republicans don't need to work with Democrats, the Speaker tried and failed to cobble together a budget at the eleventh hour (literally).
Meanwhile, the Senate produced their budgets months ago and have waited in limbo for the House to do the same.
It is crucial we return to work and get something passed for our schools and students - but we have a duty to produce a complete, balanced budget.
The Speaker doesn't get to hold funding for Medicaid, nursing homes, veterans services, foster care, parks, farm assistance and all of the other programs Michiganders rely on hostage while passing his priorities piecemeal.
Hours of time and thousands of taxpayer dollars were wasted during an eight-hour session in which nothing was accomplished for the budget, because Republicans, under Hall’s leadership, could not produce a bill for review after 6 months.
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The Michigan House of Representatives missed their July 1 window to get a new budget bill funding K-12 schools, but there was a chance that the chamber could pass one of several amended versions of th...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As if Michiganders aren't hurting enough from the United States Senate passing the Big Beautiful Bill, which will take away Medicaid, SNAP benefits and other forms of assistance from thousands of Americans (while also increasing the deficit by 3 trillion), they've now been failed by their state leadership as well.
I've been waiting on the House floor since 1:30pm, but House Republicans just sent us home after failing to produce a general government budget or putting up a negotiated school aid budget for a vote.
Today was the deadline. Schools can't afford this uncertainty about their budgets. Michiganders don't deserve to be kept in the dark about whether the programs they rely on can continue.
I was prepared to stay as long as it took to get our budget done by the deadline, and I'm willing to get right back to work tomorrow, but it's unclear when we can expect House Republicans to act.
For now, the best thing you can do is call your Congressperson (especially if they're a Republican in a purple seat) and demand they vote no on the Big Beautiful Bill tomorrow.
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The bill would cut $1.1 trillion in health-care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing health coverage over the next decade, according to estimates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Yesterday after Republicans refused to recognize the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision that allowed marriage equality in the United States - a Resolution they supported in 2021 - my Dem colleagues and I took to the Capitol Steps to show our support for LGBTQ+ Michiganders. I'm appalled that this was silenced by House Leadership and by other hateful actions that have come from the Michigan House this year. I want you to know, I will never stop defending LGBTQ+ folks and stand with you always.
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My virtual happy hour is this upcoming Monday from 6-7pm! Tune in for an update from me about the current budget showdown in the House, hear from your neighbors and ask me about whatever's on your mind.
Please email me at JulieBrixie@house.mi.gov for the link. If you haven't received it already, we will send them out Monday afternoon. I appreciate your patience keeping the Zoom secure for everyone's benefit.
If you can't make it, my next event is in-person at Bad Brewing in Mason on Monday, July 21st from 4:00-5:30pm.
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Today we heard testimony on a bipartisan bill that ensures the continuity of the Michigan Home Heating Credit. The problem is, Donald Trump already fired the staff who distribute this program to the states and zero'd out the program's funding in his "Big Beautiful Bill", making our work completely moot unless Congress intervenes and restores this funding.
This program helps 210,000 low-income renters and homeowners in Michigan (and millions of families across the country) keep the heat on in their time of need.
Republicans claim they want to keep this program going to help their constituents, but not badly enough to stand up to Donald Trump...
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I joined MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources yesterday for a Weed Tour - not that kind - observing the impact of different weed treatments on their corn and soybean plants. I even caught up with a favorite Professor (Dr. Penner) from when I was here getting my Master's in crop and soil sciences.
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Republicans at the federal level are intent on gutting SNAP and the Medicaid program, and our Speaker has made clear he endorses those cuts. Not only would dismantling these programs have disastrous impacts for millions of Michigan families — it would blow a $900m hole in our state budget.
Michigan simply cannot afford such a radical, anti-family agenda. House Democrats are fighting to protect these vital programs and ensure no Michigander is priced out of the healthcare they need, or the food access they deserve.
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For months, we've been waiting for House Republicans to produce a budget plan, something that is traditionally done in a good-faith, transparent process throughout the spring. Every year I've been in office, we've been able to get a budget agreed on between the House, Senate and Governor by July 1st.
After months of telling reporters that the July 1st deadline doesn't matter and that House Republicans don't need to work with Democrats, the Speaker tried and failed to cobble together a budget at the eleventh hour (literally).
Meanwhile, the Senate produced their budgets months ago and have waited in limbo for the House to do the same.
It is crucial we return to work and get something passed for our schools and students - but we have a duty to produce a complete, balanced budget.
The Speaker doesn't get to hold funding for Medicaid, nursing homes, veterans services, foster care, parks, farm assistance and all of the other programs Michiganders rely on hostage while passing his priorities piecemeal.
Hours of time and thousands of taxpayer dollars were wasted during an eight-hour session in which nothing was accomplished for the budget, because Republicans, under Hall’s leadership, could not produce a bill for review after 6 months. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House gives up on passing Senate K-12 budget amendments with parties pointing fingers • Michigan Advance
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The Michigan House of Representatives missed their July 1 window to get a new budget bill funding K-12 schools, but there was a chance that the chamber could pass one of several amended versions of th...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As if Michiganders aren't hurting enough from the United States Senate passing the Big Beautiful Bill, which will take away Medicaid, SNAP benefits and other forms of assistance from thousands of Americans (while also increasing the deficit by 3 trillion), they've now been failed by their state leadership as well.
I've been waiting on the House floor since 1:30pm, but House Republicans just sent us home after failing to produce a general government budget or putting up a negotiated school aid budget for a vote.
Today was the deadline. Schools can't afford this uncertainty about their budgets. Michiganders don't deserve to be kept in the dark about whether the programs they rely on can continue.
I was prepared to stay as long as it took to get our budget done by the deadline, and I'm willing to get right back to work tomorrow, but it's unclear when we can expect House Republicans to act.
For now, the best thing you can do is call your Congressperson (especially if they're a Republican in a purple seat) and demand they vote no on the Big Beautiful Bill tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less
Medicaid cuts in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will leave millions uninsured, threaten rural hospitals
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The bill would cut $1.1 trillion in health-care spending and result in 11.8 million people losing health coverage over the next decade, according to estimates.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
My virtual happy hour is live until 6pm!
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Topic: Rep. Julie Brixie Virtual Happy Hour
Time: Jun 30, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Yesterday after Republicans refused to recognize the 10th anniversary of Obergefell v Hodges, the landmark Supreme Court decision that allowed marriage equality in the United States - a Resolution they supported in 2021 - my Dem colleagues and I took to the Capitol Steps to show our support for LGBTQ+ Michiganders. I'm appalled that this was silenced by House Leadership and by other hateful actions that have come from the Michigan House this year. I want you to know, I will never stop defending LGBTQ+ folks and stand with you always. ... See MoreSee Less
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My virtual happy hour is this upcoming Monday from 6-7pm! Tune in for an update from me about the current budget showdown in the House, hear from your neighbors and ask me about whatever's on your mind.
Please email me at JulieBrixie@house.mi.gov for the link. If you haven't received it already, we will send them out Monday afternoon. I appreciate your patience keeping the Zoom secure for everyone's benefit.
If you can't make it, my next event is in-person at Bad Brewing in Mason on Monday, July 21st from 4:00-5:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today we heard testimony on a bipartisan bill that ensures the continuity of the Michigan Home Heating Credit. The problem is, Donald Trump already fired the staff who distribute this program to the states and zero'd out the program's funding in his "Big Beautiful Bill", making our work completely moot unless Congress intervenes and restores this funding.
This program helps 210,000 low-income renters and homeowners in Michigan (and millions of families across the country) keep the heat on in their time of need.
Republicans claim they want to keep this program going to help their constituents, but not badly enough to stand up to Donald Trump... ... See MoreSee Less
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I joined MSU's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources yesterday for a Weed Tour - not that kind - observing the impact of different weed treatments on their corn and soybean plants. I even caught up with a favorite Professor (Dr. Penner) from when I was here getting my Master's in crop and soil sciences. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Republicans at the federal level are intent on gutting SNAP and the Medicaid program, and our Speaker has made clear he endorses those cuts. Not only would dismantling these programs have disastrous impacts for millions of Michigan families — it would blow a $900m hole in our state budget.
Michigan simply cannot afford such a radical, anti-family agenda. House Democrats are fighting to protect these vital programs and ensure no Michigander is priced out of the healthcare they need, or the food access they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
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