Matt Maddock, a Michigan state legislator, used his social media platform on February 24, 2026, to highlight legislative efforts and concerns related to taxation and public spending in the state.
In a post at 12:25 UTC, Maddock announced an upcoming hearing regarding his proposed bill on tax increases. He stated: “Today we will hold hearings on my bill to require all tax increases to be on the November ballot. No more secret tax increases decided by 2% of the voters. Watch here at 9am. https://t.co/mPtyXzh9op”.
Later that day, at 16:18 UTC, Maddock summarized points from the hearing. He wrote: “Takeaways from today’s hearing. 1. There are only 12 states that have higher property tax per home value than Michigan. 2. 72% Republican Hillsdale County got scammed and elected Abe Dane, a leftist clerk who ran as a Republican and opposes the bill.”
At 18:17 UTC, Maddock addressed issues with prison healthcare spending in Michigan: “Michigan taxpayers spend $16,000 a year per prisoner for healthcare and we get moldy ears. https://t.co/iEQBYMqpWj”
Michigan has faced ongoing debates over property taxes and government transparency in recent years. The state’s property taxes rank among the highest nationally when measured against home values—a point referenced by Maddock during his remarks about his proposed legislation aimed at increasing voter oversight of tax hikes.
