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Dear Neighbor, Welcome to my e-newsletter! I’m honored and humbled to serve as our community’s voice at the Capitol in Lansing. As we continue into the term, rest assured that the challenges families in our community and state are facing are at the top of my legislative priorities. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office by phone at (517) 373-0837 or email at [email protected] if we can help.
Sincerely, Amos O’Neal State Representative, 94th House District |
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Executive Budget Recommendation
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This week, I was excited to hear the governor’s FY 2027 executive budget recommendation. As the budget process begins, I am focused on lowering costs, investing in education, protecting Medicaid and delivering relief to families in my district and the entire state. Too many people have seen costs continue to rise faster than their paychecks, and too many families are stretched thin. Housing, health care and utility bills are taking up a bigger share of household budgets, and this year’s state budget must meet people where they are. That means staying focused on affordability and delivering real stability for working families across our state. The Republican Congress and administration, through H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), has created real financial difficulties for the State of Michigan’s balance sheet. We face a tough year ahead, and one thing is certain: Michiganders cannot afford another late budget. Failing to pass a budget on time creates real consequences: schools struggle to hire teachers, districts face costly debts and local governments are left unable to plan. Michiganders deserve better. Our responsibility is to pass a budget by June 30 that puts students, workers and communities first. I am hopeful that this year will be much different than last year and will continue to fight for funding in Saginaw as a member of the Appropriations Committee.
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