Livingston Today

State Representative Ann Bollin has expressed her disapproval of Senate Bill 932, recently signed into law by Governor Whitmer. The bill expands taxpayer-funded welfare programs, which Bollin argues exceeds what Michigan families should expect.

“The people of Michigan believe in lending a hand to help their neighbors during tough times, but they also expect these programs to be temporary and aimed at encouraging independence,” said Bollin, R-Brighton Township. “Instead, what we’re seeing is a significant shift toward bigger government and longer dependence on taxpayer dollars.”

The legislation extends the duration for receiving cash assistance through the Family Independence Program (FIP) from four years to five years, marking a 25% increase.

Bollin criticized the extension for not ensuring that cash assistance remains temporary. She argued that it fosters long-term dependency on government aid rather than encouraging personal responsibility and employment.

“This program was designed to help families get back on their feet, not keep them reliant on welfare indefinitely,” Bollin said. “The Democrats’ plan rewards staying on assistance longer, with no effort to close the loopholes that have already led to a 210% rise in welfare fraud from 2019 to 2022.”