Hi Neighbor,
On Tuesday, House Republicans passed a budget that makes cuts to nearly every state department. I voted no on House Bill 4706. Michigan is expected to lose at least $700 million in federal funding starting in October due to cuts in the federal so-called One Big Beautiful Bill. I believe this harmful budget will make Michigan poorer, less safe and less prepared for the future.
It is worth noting that House Democrats were given under one hour to review the 800-page document before the vote took place. As I continue to go through the budget, here is the headline: House Bill 4706 cuts billions for services and up to FOUR THOUSAND state jobs.
Some of the cuts include the following:
- $1.3 million in funding from emergency management.
- $66 million from the Michigan State Police.
- Eliminating the Office of Community Violence.
- $3.8 million from the Double Up Food Bucks program.
- Over $74 million in revenue sharing from Michigan cities and counties.
- $1.2 million for Department of Insurance and Financial Affairs Consumer Services and Protection Division.
Now that the House has passed a budget, negotiations between the House, Senate, and governor can continue. However, House Republicans are already demanding that Democrats make major concessions, and they predict that they will not “budge” much from the budget that was passed in the House. If a compromise is not reached on a completed budget by Oct. 1, the state government will shut down. You can read the full statement from the Detroit Caucus here: housedems.com/detroit-caucus-condemns-disastrous-house-republican-budget/
Love is the work,
Stephanie A. Young
State Representative
House District 16