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Board endorses Michigan 2-1-1 funding, opposes proposed CDBG/HOME and Medicaid cuts in FY26 budget
Summary
The board voted unanimously to recommend increased state funding for Michigan 2-1-1 and to oppose proposed eliminations of CDBG/HOME funding and cuts to Medicaid in the federal FY26 budget; motions were moved and seconded and recorded as 7–0 where roll-call tallies were provided.
Oakland County commissioners considered three Legislature-and-budget-related items and moved recommendations to the full board.
Michigan 2-1-1 funding: Commissioner Loops moved and Commissioner Kureshinson seconded a motion to recommend funding for the Michigan 2-1-1 helpline in the FY26 budget. Supporters said 2-1-1 is the primary entry point for residents seeking housing, food and other social services and that demand for calls is increasing. Staff noted the United Way for…
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