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Michigan AG Declares $645M Funding Cut Unconstitutional

1/8/2026

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ruled a law used by House Republicans to cut $645 million in funding unconstitutional.
Nessel says the law violates separation of powers and bicameralism in the Michigan Constitution because one legislative committee controls funding.
House Speaker Matt Hall plans to sue, arguing the cuts are needed to combat waste.
House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin defended the committee's actions, saying they acted within legal authority.

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel ruled a law used by House Republicans to cut $645 million in funding unconstitutional.
Nessel says the law violates separation of powers and bicameralism in the Michigan Constitution because one legislative committee controls funding.
House Speaker Matt Hall plans to sue, arguing the cuts are needed to combat waste.
House Appropriations Chair Ann Bollin defended the committee's actions, saying they acted within legal authority.