Michigan Rep. Matt Maddock (R-Milford) welcomed the state’s projected $1 billion revenue decline over the next two years, saying it will force Democrats to scale back their $86 billion spending plan.
“I’m actually glad there will be less taxes collected,” Maddock said, arguing the decline leaves Democrats no option but to cut spending, not raise taxes. “We’re not going to let them increase taxes.”
The projected loss follows a revenue report citing instability from President Trump’s tariffs and broader economic concerns. Democrats and industry leaders have warned the tariffs could raise prices and cost jobs, while Republicans and union auto workers believe they’ll boost domestic manufacturing.
Maddock pointed to the state’s rapid budget expansion under Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, noting a $28 billion increase since 2019 and the depletion of a $9 billion surplus in 2023.
“The Democrat Senate wants to increase the budget by another $3.5 billion without a transparent plan on how to fund it,” Maddock said. “It’s very clear their agenda is another tax hike on Michigan’s working class.”
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