LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 7, 2026) — Today, Attorney General Dana Nessel issued an official opinion declaring the maneuvers House Republicans used to claw back critical funding for programs and projects across the state illegal. One of many affected projects is the repairing of Inkster’s Community Center roof, which was slated to begin last month but was halted due to House Republicans’ actions, leading to catastrophic damage to the community center after heavy rainfall on Dec. 18. Another includes the expansion of the Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center in Canton, which provides support for children affected by sexual abuse and neglect.
In response to the Attorney General’s opinion, Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia) has issued the following statement:
“The people of Michigan deserve leaders who have their best interests at heart and, at the bare minimum, stay true to their word. Republican House Speaker Matt Hall has proven to do just the opposite, attempting to rob my constituents and so many others of the resources they were promised from the state with bicameral, bipartisan agreement.
“While I’m furious that House Republicans put us in this reprehensible position in the first place, I appreciate that Attorney General Nessel has made it clear that their actions are not just unethical and callous but also illegal. I’m grateful that this funding will be restored to the communities it rightfully belongs to, including right here in Senate District 5.”