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Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan state legislator, shared several posts on his social media account criticizing current education policies and state spending.

On August 26, 2025, Nesbitt posted: "LEAVE. THE. KIDS. ALONE."

The following day, he addressed Governor Gretchen Whitmer in another post: "Sorry Gretchen! If you need money for waste, fraud, and abuse check the couch cushions because you’re not getting it from us." This statement reflects ongoing debates between Republican lawmakers and the governor over budget allocations and oversight of public funds.

Later that day, Nesbitt continued his criticism of educational funding approaches by posting: "Throwing money at the problem hasn’t fixed the problem. It’s time to bring back common sense and reinvent education in Michigan." His comments align with broader calls among some legislators to reform educational systems rather than increase spending alone.

Nesbitt's remarks come amid ongoing discussions in Michigan regarding education reform and state budgeting practices. Disputes over school funding have been a recurring issue in Michigan politics as policymakers debate how best to address student outcomes and resource allocation across districts.