US EditionMichigan Government Continues Operating Despite Lack of Budget
Lawmakers passed a one-week stopgap budget after missing the deadline due to funding and policy disputes, with a $1.6 billion measure ensuring continuous government operations.
- On Oct. 1, Michigan lawmakers missed a constitutional budget deadline, and Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, told state employees operations would continue and they would be paid.
- Funding and policy differences stalled talks after budget negotiators reached only a framework last week, with Michigan Legislature disputing long-term road funding amid lower revenue projections.
- The Michigan Senate approved House Bill 4161 in a 31-2 vote and the House passed the continuation budget 103-4, providing about $1.57 billion.
- Some school districts began charging families for meals while the Berkley district said it would continue free meals through Friday, Oct. 3, and others warned they would charge full price on Monday, Oct. 6.
- With the October 8 deadline looming, state lawmakers must act quickly as the continuation extends funding only until then, with roads funding nearly $2 billion and a general fund $800 million smaller.
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No more free lunch? Michigan schools decide on charging families with no state budget
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No state budget approved yet, but no state government shutdown
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer says state government will remain open despite lawmakers not yet approving a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which began at midnight. House Appropriations Committee chairwoman Ann Bollin of Brighton Township says they “have a very good framework” on the budget and “everybody is committed to it.” The majority Republicans in the House and majority Democrats in the Senate worked out an agreement on …
Michigan officials miss budget deadline but pass bill to stop state government shutdown - Bridge Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers failed to finalize a new budget by midnight as required by the Michigan Constitution. But they passed a temporary spending bill to stop a government shutdown.
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