State Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell) voted in favor of a responsible House budget plan that reduces government spending while ensuring vital services and infrastructure remain well-supported.

The House-passed omnibus budget totals $56.6 billion and funds most state departments outside of education. It follows the House’s earlier approval of a $21.9 billion School Aid Fund budget, which makes record investments in Michigan classrooms. Combined, the full House budget proposal totals $78.5 billion which is a 3.7% decrease from the current year’s spending.

“This budget shows that we can be good stewards of taxpayer dollars without compromising on the services families count on,” said Woolford. “We’ve made smart decisions to rein in wasteful spending, by cutting $5 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse, while investing in what matters most — education, public safety, and roads.”

The House’s budget is 6% smaller than the governor’s proposed budget and 7.2% smaller than the Senate’s proposal, reinforcing the House Republican commitment to fiscal discipline.

“Government should serve the people, not burden them,” said Woolford. “We cut the waste, protected what matters, and pushed back against reckless spending. This is a budget that respects taxpayers, strengthens our communities, and keeps Michigan on the right track.”