House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin today provided an update on the state budget process, assuring Michigan families that House Republicans are preparing to announce a responsible plan that eliminates waste and puts resources where they are needed most.

Bollin said movement on the House’s remaining budgets could come as soon as next week.

“As we wrap up our review of the state’s finances, one thing has become clear: Michigan taxpayers deserve better than the wasteful habits that have taken root in state government,” Bollin said. “Departments are sitting on slush funds created by phantom jobs that never get filled, and they’re rolling over hundreds of millions of dollars in work projects year after year. These dollars were meant to serve the people, not to be stashed away by bureaucrats. We’re putting a stop to that.”

Bollin pointed out that Senate Democrats rushed through the budget process, coming up with a plan to spend $86 billion — far more than what the state can afford to spend without raising taxes. By contrast, House Republicans have taken months to carefully review every line of the budget. The deliberative process allowed the House to develop a budget that falls well below the spending coming from Senate Democrats.

“We did the hard work of going through this budget line by line,” Bollin said. “That extra time allowed us to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and to make smarter investments in the things that matter most to people across Michigan. Our plan prioritizes $3.1 billion annually to repair the local roads in the worst condition, while also creating the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Trust Fund to send state dollars directly to local communities for public safety programs. It ends unfair taxes on tips, overtime pay, and retirement income. We’re boosting education funding with more flexibility so schools can shrink class sizes, strengthen mental health services, and invest in the programs their kids need most. And we are making the necessary adjustments to ensure Medicaid remains available for every qualified Michigan resident who needs it.”

Bollin emphasized that the difference in approach makes all the difference for taxpayers.

“Every dollar we cut from bureaucracy and waste is a dollar we can put toward the real priorities of Michigan families,” Bollin said. “You’re going to see a budget that respects taxpayers and focuses on fixing roads, keeping our communities safe, making life more affordable, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.”