“This plan is about fairness and transparency across the board,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “While so many of my colleagues are in Lansing for all the right reasons, there are people in state government who know how to abuse our budgeting system for their own benefit. Opening our process up would mean you don’t have to spend 40 years in this town before you can successfully understand the system and call out the people abusing it.”

“I feel like I’m still in high school being forced to play political games just so we can keep kids safe in school,” said Steele, R-Orion Township. “I’ve been an outspoken advocate for passing legislation that would secure school safety resources, improve and expand access to OK2SAY, and guarantee schools have quality crisis plans. Instead of working together on behalf of the people of Michigan, Democrats are embracing the ugliest part of politics. My bill would ensure kids can access expert help when they or a friend is facing a crisis. Yet, the legislation will likely die in committee so the Democrats can score some political points.”