Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Hall, Michigan House Representative (right) | Twitter
Steve Cortes, CNN Political Commentator (left) & Matt Hall, Michigan House Representative (right) | Twitter
Speaker Matt Hall, a notable figure in Michigan politics, recently shared his thoughts on fatherhood and education funding through a series of tweets. His statements provide insight into current legislative priorities and ongoing negotiations within the state.
On June 15, Speaker Hall expressed his sentiments regarding Father’s Day. He stated, "Fatherhood is the greatest gift that keeps on giving— Happy Father’s Day to all the dads shaping our families and our future!" This message highlights the importance he places on family values.
The following day, June 16, Hall announced significant developments in educational funding. He tweeted about the new fiscal year budget for 2026, emphasizing its impact on student investment. According to Hall, "Our FY26 Education Budget delivers a historic 20% MORE per student than the @MISenDems plan, raising the foundation allowance to $12,000 per pupil." He attributed this achievement to efforts by Michigan Republicans.
On June 18, Hall addressed ongoing discussions with Democrats regarding school-related legislation. In his tweet, he expressed optimism about reaching an agreement by July 1 but emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation. He stated: "I'm still optimistic we'll get something by July 1 on the schools, but we need the Democrats. We need them to work in good faith and not just be “NO!” on everything."
Michigan's fiscal year begins on October 1st each year.
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