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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican representative from Michigan, has expressed his opinions on several issues through recent social media posts. His tweets address concerns regarding state administration under Governor Gretchen Whitmer, fiscal priorities of Senate Democrats, and the current state of education in Michigan.

On May 14, 2025, Senator Nesbitt posted about "State offices under Gretchen Whitmer," linking to an article or information source without further comment. The tweet can be viewed here.

In another post from the same day, Senator Nesbitt critiqued Senate Democrats' financial decisions. He stated that according to them, there is funding available for certain initiatives such as housing illegal immigrants and helping "underprivileged people grow weed." Additionally, he mentioned their interest in studying taxation based on miles driven. However, he argued that these same Democrats claim they cannot afford road repairs without increasing taxes. This post can be found here.

Later on May 14th, Senator Nesbitt highlighted educational challenges within Michigan. He noted that "3 out of 4 Michigan kids can't read at grade level" and criticized Democratic lawmakers for opposing charter schools and advocating for policies that keep students in failing public schools rather than expanding educational options for families. His full remarks are available here.

Additional information for Step 3: Aric Nesbitt serves as a State Senator representing the district covering Van Buren County and parts of Allegan County.