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As Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Republican-controlled legislature continue to try to work out a budget deal, the state government has begun to make contingency plans in case they fail.
The new budget must be approved by September 30th. The major sticking point has been road funding, with Whitmer asking for a significant hike in the gasoline tax. Republicans oppose that, but haven’t made a comprehensive counterproposal.
On Friday, State Budget Director Chris Kolb asked department heads for ideas about how to deal with a potential government shutdown if no agreement is reached. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson remains optimistic…
But, she said yesterday in an interview with KeweenawReport.com, a shutdown would affect SOS services dramatically…
Hear our full interview with Jocelyn Benson Sunday on Copper Country Today.
Michigan’s last government shutdowns occurred in 2007 and 2009.
