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
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(517) 373-0218
Office: N-1092 House Office Building
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A week ago today, we were still in the beginning of our all-night legislative session during which we passed 66 bills and a bipartisan budget., ending around 9am the next morning.
I'm proud of the work we did, given we're facing a $1 billion deficit. We fought for fully funding Medicaid and SNAP so that no Michigander has to go without food or healthcare.
The changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill go into effect in January. That means Medicaid recipients need to stay on top of the new paperwork and work requirements or risk losing their benefits. We had to include $10 million in the budget to pay for the administrative cost of this requirement. That means we're paying extra to create red tape that will likely result in disrupted benefits for eligible recipients.
We also maintained our funding to ensure every child in school has access to free breakfast and lunch, so that no student goes on an empty stomach and to help Michigan families save a few extra dollars.
We also made investments in literacy support for students, community housing development and pay raises for direct home health care workers and funding for state psychiatric hospitals.
Everyone's budget is tigher this year, including Michigan's, but I believe we passed a budget that successfully maintains programs that keep working families afloat.
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This summer, I got to host dozens of girl scouts in my office as part of their Capitol Day! They were here to visit legislators and learn what our day-to-day in Lansing looks like (diffferent every single day!) and what a State Representative does.
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The President has indicated his interest in nationalizing elections and earlier this year said he regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020 while perpetuating his big lie that the election was stolen.
That's part of why it's so alarming to see Democratic strongholds being targeted for extra federal oversight. Groundwork is already being laid to mischaracterize our elections as insecure.
The courts have been clear - elections should be run by the states. We have amazing poll workers and poll watchers from both sides of the aisle that make our elections run freely and fairly.
I worry these actions will intimidate voters and be used to set the stage for casting doubt on our election.
However, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson noted in the article, I welcome any who are worried about our election process to participate yourself and see the system in action.
DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing - Bridge Michigan
bridgemi.com
As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
We're currently at ease until 6:30pm and expecting a long, late night in the Capitol that will hopefully result in a passed state budget.
To be clear, the budget's statutory deadline is July 1st and we're unlikely to get it done before the early morning hours of July 3rd. I'm frustrated that we're late once again, creating a burden for schools and local governments, but we're in a much better place than last year.
We know we're facing a budget shortfall and have to make budget cuts. I've been assured that the free breakfast and lunch for every student program is safe this year, and I'm happy about that. Robust investment in education and protecting Medicaid are my top priorities for this budget.
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I joined my democratic colleagues this morning in support of a package of important data center guardrail bills. They join a similar package introduced last week in the Senate. As more and more large-scale data center projects are proposed across the state, I feel very strongly that the legislature has a duty to make sure that we have the appropriate guardrails in place. It's important that we give communities the tools they need to protect their air and water and ensure that their residents will benefit from these projects. These bills include mandates that would restrict water usage, require acoustic studies, and regulate utility usage to protect our communities.
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As you get outside this summer, it's crucial to pay attention to air quality to protect your health. You can always visit AirNow.gov for current air quality levels and to sign up for email notifications.
Everyone is at risk of adverse health impacts when air quality is poor. Those who are pregnant, have heart or lung disease, children, teens and older adults should take particular care.
The warming climate poses several risks to our health. Extreme weather events and heat can quickly become deadly, higher pollen counts can exacerbate allergies and cause asthma attacks, and a hotter climate is more hospitals for disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks.
Oil and gas operations contribute to air pollution and children are especially vulnerable. This is one of the reasons I remain a fierce advocate for clean energy that is renewable, affordable and better for everyone's health.
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This isn't how we typically read in commemorative resolutions - but House Republicans gave us no choice when they refused to take up Rep. Jason Morgan's Resolution declaring June 2026 Pride Month in Michigan (even though we have recognized it in the past under Democratic AND Republican leadership).
LGBTQ+ Michiganders deserve to be seen and celebrated not just in June, but every day, so we took the Capitol steps to make the Resolution heard whether Republicans want to recognize it or not.
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Many constituents have asked why I voted no on last week's resolution to change how governing boards at MSU, U-M and Wayne State are selected from statewide elections to bipartisan appointments by the Governor, which is how it is done for our other universities.
I voted no because the proposal put forward by the Republican Speaker would have dismissed all of the current board members at the end of the year. Our current members were elected by the people to serve their full terms. Even if we change the process going forward, I believe it is important we honor the voice of voters and allow elected board members to finish their terms.
Michigan House rejects plan to overhaul university board selection
www.wlns.com
The Michigan House voted down a bill to change the way Michigan’s public universities select their governing boards, which would have replaced the current elected system with an appointed one…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Statewide enrollment in the Great Start Readiness Program is at an all time high, up 65% from last year as we continue working to expand its reach and achieve Governor Whitmer's goal of free PreK for All.
The Detroit Free Press put out this helpful article to answer common questions about the program. Since this expansion began in 2024, there have been wait lists and other challenges that will hopefully be eliminated as we continue to expand the program's reach.
If you have a child who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2026, you can apply today for the upcoming school year!
Early childhood education makes a huge difference in preparing children for their future in K-12 and beyond. It also helps parents afford childcare and return to the workforce, boosting our economy.
Parent questions about free Pre-K for All, GSRP answered
www.freep.com
Parents have questions about how Michigan's free Pre-K for All program works. We've answered them with the help of Michigan education experts.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
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A week ago today, we were still in the beginning of our all-night legislative session during which we passed 66 bills and a bipartisan budget., ending around 9am the next morning.
I'm proud of the work we did, given we're facing a $1 billion deficit. We fought for fully funding Medicaid and SNAP so that no Michigander has to go without food or healthcare.
The changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill go into effect in January. That means Medicaid recipients need to stay on top of the new paperwork and work requirements or risk losing their benefits. We had to include $10 million in the budget to pay for the administrative cost of this requirement. That means we're paying extra to create red tape that will likely result in disrupted benefits for eligible recipients.
We also maintained our funding to ensure every child in school has access to free breakfast and lunch, so that no student goes on an empty stomach and to help Michigan families save a few extra dollars.
We also made investments in literacy support for students, community housing development and pay raises for direct home health care workers and funding for state psychiatric hospitals.
Everyone's budget is tigher this year, including Michigan's, but I believe we passed a budget that successfully maintains programs that keep working families afloat. ... See MoreSee Less
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
This summer, I got to host dozens of girl scouts in my office as part of their Capitol Day! They were here to visit legislators and learn what our day-to-day in Lansing looks like (diffferent every single day!) and what a State Representative does. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The President has indicated his interest in nationalizing elections and earlier this year said he regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020 while perpetuating his big lie that the election was stolen.
That's part of why it's so alarming to see Democratic strongholds being targeted for extra federal oversight. Groundwork is already being laid to mischaracterize our elections as insecure.
The courts have been clear - elections should be run by the states. We have amazing poll workers and poll watchers from both sides of the aisle that make our elections run freely and fairly.
I worry these actions will intimidate voters and be used to set the stage for casting doubt on our election.
However, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson noted in the article, I welcome any who are worried about our election process to participate yourself and see the system in action. ... See MoreSee Less
DOJ to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing - Bridge Michigan
bridgemi.com
As the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of Michigan elections, the Department of Justice plans to send election monitors to Detroit, Lansing and East Lansing for the Aug. 4 primary.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
We're currently at ease until 6:30pm and expecting a long, late night in the Capitol that will hopefully result in a passed state budget.
To be clear, the budget's statutory deadline is July 1st and we're unlikely to get it done before the early morning hours of July 3rd. I'm frustrated that we're late once again, creating a burden for schools and local governments, but we're in a much better place than last year.
We know we're facing a budget shortfall and have to make budget cuts. I've been assured that the free breakfast and lunch for every student program is safe this year, and I'm happy about that. Robust investment in education and protecting Medicaid are my top priorities for this budget. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
I joined my democratic colleagues this morning in support of a package of important data center guardrail bills. They join a similar package introduced last week in the Senate. As more and more large-scale data center projects are proposed across the state, I feel very strongly that the legislature has a duty to make sure that we have the appropriate guardrails in place. It's important that we give communities the tools they need to protect their air and water and ensure that their residents will benefit from these projects. These bills include mandates that would restrict water usage, require acoustic studies, and regulate utility usage to protect our communities. ... See MoreSee Less
16 CommentsComment on Facebook
As you get outside this summer, it's crucial to pay attention to air quality to protect your health. You can always visit AirNow.gov for current air quality levels and to sign up for email notifications.
Everyone is at risk of adverse health impacts when air quality is poor. Those who are pregnant, have heart or lung disease, children, teens and older adults should take particular care.
The warming climate poses several risks to our health. Extreme weather events and heat can quickly become deadly, higher pollen counts can exacerbate allergies and cause asthma attacks, and a hotter climate is more hospitals for disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes and ticks.
Oil and gas operations contribute to air pollution and children are especially vulnerable. This is one of the reasons I remain a fierce advocate for clean energy that is renewable, affordable and better for everyone's health. ... See MoreSee Less
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12 CommentsComment on Facebook
This isn't how we typically read in commemorative resolutions - but House Republicans gave us no choice when they refused to take up Rep. Jason Morgan's Resolution declaring June 2026 Pride Month in Michigan (even though we have recognized it in the past under Democratic AND Republican leadership).
LGBTQ+ Michiganders deserve to be seen and celebrated not just in June, but every day, so we took the Capitol steps to make the Resolution heard whether Republicans want to recognize it or not. ... See MoreSee Less
12 CommentsComment on Facebook
Many constituents have asked why I voted no on last week's resolution to change how governing boards at MSU, U-M and Wayne State are selected from statewide elections to bipartisan appointments by the Governor, which is how it is done for our other universities.
I voted no because the proposal put forward by the Republican Speaker would have dismissed all of the current board members at the end of the year. Our current members were elected by the people to serve their full terms. Even if we change the process going forward, I believe it is important we honor the voice of voters and allow elected board members to finish their terms. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan House rejects plan to overhaul university board selection
www.wlns.com
The Michigan House voted down a bill to change the way Michigan’s public universities select their governing boards, which would have replaced the current elected system with an appointed one…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Statewide enrollment in the Great Start Readiness Program is at an all time high, up 65% from last year as we continue working to expand its reach and achieve Governor Whitmer's goal of free PreK for All.
The Detroit Free Press put out this helpful article to answer common questions about the program. Since this expansion began in 2024, there have been wait lists and other challenges that will hopefully be eliminated as we continue to expand the program's reach.
If you have a child who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2026, you can apply today for the upcoming school year!
Early childhood education makes a huge difference in preparing children for their future in K-12 and beyond. It also helps parents afford childcare and return to the workforce, boosting our economy. ... See MoreSee Less
Parent questions about free Pre-K for All, GSRP answered
www.freep.com
Parents have questions about how Michigan's free Pre-K for All program works. We've answered them with the help of Michigan education experts.1 CommentsComment on Facebook