Lansing Sun

Tim Kelly, a political commentator and former Michigan state representative, posted several messages on August 5, 2025, addressing education reform and welfare programs in Michigan.

In a post published at 01:04 UTC, Kelly called on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to support an education reform proposal and adopt recent federal legislation. He wrote, "I’m calling on @GovWhitmer to sign onto Democrats for Education reform proposal and recognize the people want universal school choice, and they’ll adopt Trump’s new law to prove it. At 44th in the country in education, what does Michigan have to lose."

Later that day at 13:48 UTC, Kelly commented on classroom management practices by sharing another post. He stated, "Excellent take on contemporary practices and practical advice to restore order and purpose in the classroom going forward."

In a subsequent message at 14:00 UTC, Kelly referenced changes to federal welfare policy under former President Donald Trump. He wrote, "This is exactly why Trump is cracking down on SNAP and other welfare programs. They are rife with waste, fraud and abuse, and Michigan needs to respond accordingly."

Kelly's comments arrive amid ongoing debates about school choice policies in Michigan—a state that has consistently ranked below national averages in educational outcomes according to public data—and increased scrutiny of government assistance programs such as SNAP.