Michigan Lawmakers Return to Lansing — Will They Pass a Budget?

Michigan lawmakers return to Lansing — will they pass a budget?

LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — It is the second day that the state of Michigan is operating without a state budget in place as lawmakers continue to work through the process to reach a deal. It’s quiet at the capitol as lawmakers are make their way to Lansing. The continuing resolution that is keeping the state government funded is in effect until Oct. 8. The story here will change drastically if the legislature doesn't get the votes. Inside the b…

State Rundown 10/1: State and Local Governments Doing the Opposite of Shutting Down

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Gov. Whitmer signs continuation budget to keep Michigan state government from shutting down

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Whitmer signs continuing budget to avoid state shutdown

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a continuing budget to fund the state government while lawmakers complete a new budget for the full fiscal year this week and avoid a shutdown.