Holland Reporter

Speaker Matt Hall, a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, has recently used his social media platform to highlight legislative efforts and call for action from Senate Democrats regarding the state budget and education funding.

On August 26, 2025, Hall announced the delivery of the House Republican budget in a post stating, "Today, we delivered our House Republican budget, which successfully eliminates Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the state of Michigan. Senate Democrats – the ball is in your court. Do the right thing and PASS THIS BUDGET!"

The following day, on August 27, 2025, Hall addressed concerns about student performance in Michigan’s schools: "Michigan students are falling behind in basic, core classes. Parents know it. Teachers know it. The data proves it. We stepped up and delivered RECORD FUNDING for K-12 because every child deserves the tools they need to succeed. Senate Democrats continue to ignore the crises".

On August 28, 2025, Hall highlighted specific allocations within what he referred to as the "Value for MI Dollars Budget," writing: "The Value for MI Dollars Budget not only provides $26M to improve the runway at Selfridge, but it also provides healthcare for Michigan’s National Guard. I’m proud to stand with our troops!"

The posts come amid ongoing debates over Michigan's fiscal priorities and educational outcomes. Recent years have seen increased scrutiny on public school performance metrics in Michigan as well as discussions around government spending oversight.