State Rep. Andrew Beeler, representing Port Huron, opposed the Democrats’ spending plan, citing concerns over wastefulness and neglect of essential needs within Michigan communities. The $81.7 billion budget, which Beeler voted against, depletes the state’s multibillion-dollar surplus while introducing unnecessary programs.
Beeler criticized the Democrats for expanding the budget despite Michigan’s declining population since 2020. He emphasized that the bloated budget undermines the trust of taxpayers, as funds fail to support local police departments or address road repairs.
Despite the surplus, the budget fails to allocate additional local road funding to Michigan communities, favoring specific projects instead. Furthermore, Republican calls to aid local police departments were rejected, and wasteful spending on various fronts was identified, including funding for new bureaucrats and unnecessary energy projects.
The House Bill 4437 and Senate Bill 173 now progress to the governor for consideration, leaving taxpayers and Michigan communities awaiting the final decision.
You can view Beeler’s speech here.
Reporting for WGRT Choze Powell
