Monroe Review

Rep. Jamie Thompson, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, has made several statements on social media regarding recent budgetary decisions in Michigan.

On August 26, 2025, Rep. Thompson announced the outcome of a legislative vote by stating, "We VOTED to cut $5 Billion in WASTE-FRAUD-and ABUSE outta the Michigan Budget! Let’s go WELL DONE. #missionformichigan @matthewmaddock is a happy man today!!!"

The following day, on August 27, 2025, Rep. Thompson posted another message referencing the new budget: "Finally, a budget for the working class https://t.co/qYk1RUnv6l"

Continuing her commentary on fiscal policy and state spending, Rep. Thompson wrote on August 28, 2025: "#missionformichigan Michigan families are sick and tired of bloated budgets and corporate handouts! https://t.co/x3Lazv26Q8"

Thompson's remarks come as part of an ongoing debate over government spending in Michigan. Efforts to reduce what some lawmakers describe as unnecessary expenditures have been prominent topics within the state legislature. The mention of "$5 Billion in WASTE-FRAUD-and ABUSE" reflects broader national discussions about identifying inefficiencies within public budgets and reallocating resources to benefit constituents directly.

The references to "the working class" and criticism of "bloated budgets and corporate handouts" highlight ongoing tensions between different priorities for state funding—whether resources should be directed toward broad public services or targeted incentives for businesses.