In 2026, Doug Lloyd threatened to defund cities that did not comply with Republican immigration policies and urged Michigan to adopt Trump’s extreme immigration approach.
Research from the Economic Policy Institute found that cuts to state and local funding were linked to job losses and slower economic growth. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond also found that increased public spending supports job creation and boosts local economic activity.
2026: Doug Lloyd Called To Cut State Funding For Cities That Did Not Comply With Republican Immigration Policies And Urged Michigan To Follow Trump’s Approach. According to Michigan GOP, “Republicans are united in opposing sanctuary cities. The real solution is electing Republicans who can win and pass legislation that becomes law. In the meantime, the Attorney General should work with Republican leadership in the House and Senate to cut state funding to sanctuary cities. President Trump has announced this approach at the federal level, and Michigan should follow suit. With a Republican Senate and governor, we can then pass legislation banning sanctuary city policies statewide.” [Michigan GOP, Doug Lloyd, Archived 4/20/26]
HEADLINE: “Without Federal Aid, Many State And Local Governments Could Make The Same Budget Cuts That Hampered The Last Economic Recovery” [Economic Policy Institute, 5/27/20]
2020: Economic Policy Institute: Cuts To State And Local Funding Streams Were Linked To Private-Sector Job Losses And Slower Economic Growth. According to the Economic Policy Institute, “On average, states that kept teachers, nurses, firefighters, and other public-sector workers on the job essentially maintained the same level of private-sector employment over this period. In contrast, states that cut state and local government employment lost, on average, 1.3% of jobs outside of state and local government.” [Economic Policy Institute, 5/27/20]
2025: Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond: Increased Government Spending Was Shown To Generate Jobs In Local Economies. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, “These studies also suggest that an additional $1 million in government spending would generate 10-30 jobs in the local economy.” [Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond, 7/25]
2025: Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond: Government State Funding Was Shown To Increase Local Economic Activity And Growth. According to Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, “An income multiplier of 1.3-2.0, or an additional $1 of government spending increasing local GDP by 1.3 to 2.0 times.” [Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond, 7/25]