LANSING — When Michigan House Republicans last month unilaterally cut roughly $645 million worth of previously approved state spending, they did so using an unconstitutional portion of state law, according to an opinion issued Wednesday by Attorney General Dana Nessel. 

State Budget Office officials say that means money will resume flowing to affected groups – including a cash assistance program for new moms and an organization that provides wigs to kids with cancer – many of whom were quick to decry the cuts when first made back in December.

House Speaker Matt Hall is not giving up the fight, however. The Richland Township Republican quickly vowed to sue over what he called a “clearly political decision from Dana Nessel,” a Democrat.