Tri-City Sun

State Representative Mike Hoadley stated that House Republicans have achieved significant outcomes for Michigan taxpayers through a new budget framework. The agreement is set to reduce unnecessary spending, allocate a record amount of funding for road repairs, and offer tax relief to working families.

With the state’s budget deadline approaching, leaders announced on Thursday night that they had reached consensus on key elements needed to finalize the budget before next week. Several priorities advocated by Hoadley earlier this year were included in the deal.

Hoadley, who supported the initial components of the agreement on Thursday, emphasized that House Republicans are pushing for reductions in government spending and focusing resources on issues important to residents. According to Hoadley, House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and Governor Whitmer have all agreed to address waste, fraud, and abuse within state government and redirect those funds toward infrastructure improvements and tax relief.

“Government has grown too much, too fast, and taxpayers deserve better value for their hard-earned money,” Hoadley said. “This plan will make Lansing live within its means while still delivering the services people count on.”

The agreement provides nearly $2 billion for local road and bridge repairs throughout Michigan. This investment aims to improve safety for drivers and support economic growth in the state. Additionally, it adopts aspects of President Trump’s ‘no tax on tips, overtime and Social Security’ proposal at the state level—a move expected to benefit over 500,000 residents.

“Families are being squeezed by high costs, and they deserve a break,” Hoadley said. “We are making sure this budget delivers relief while finally making the state prioritize the basics, like safer roads, stronger communities, and respect for taxpayers.”

Budget negotiations are scheduled to continue over the weekend as lawmakers work toward Tuesday’s deadline. Measures related to road repairs, education funding, and tax relief—supported by Hoadley—are currently awaiting further action in the state Senate.