Haadsma Calls Out Frisbie for Failure to do His Job

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Jim Haadsma: I would have voted for No Budget No Pay, but why haven’t Steve Frisbie and House Republicans passed a full budget?

BATTLE CREEK, MI — Former State Representative and candidate for Michigan House District 44 Jim Haadsma released the below statement following a House vote today on a “No Budget No Pay” resolution:

“Today the Michigan House voted on a resolution that would hold lawmakers accountable by withholding their pay if they fail to pass a budget by the statutory deadline. Hard-working families across Calhoun County don’t get paid if they don’t show up to work – and lawmakers should be held to the same standard. I would have voted for this legislation.

That being said, when I was in the legislature, we passed on-time budgets with record investments for our community. Steve Frisbie and House Republicans have failed to even present a full budget to begin negotiations with the Senate and Governor. The education budget they’ve presented cuts guaranteed funding for school lunch, mental health, and other essential funding our schools rely on. Today was a distraction from these facts.

Instead of working across the aisle to get things done, Frisbie and Republicans are focused on political games. Kids in our district are already back in school, and our districts and teachers need assurances from legislators.

It’s time to end the charade. We need to get back to responsible, practical, and serious leadership in Lansing. 

I have one simple question for Steve Frisbie. It’s almost September. Why haven’t you passed a full budget?”

About Jim Haadsma: 

Former State Representative Jim Haadsma has lived in the Battle Creek community for over three decades. He has fought for hardworking people and their families as a lawyer for 41 years.