Michigan facing possible government shutdown during budget negotiations stalemate

Published September 15, 2025 3:05pm ET



Michigan is facing another statewide government shutdown as budget negotiations remain stalled in the state legislature.

The Democratic-controlled state Senate and the Republican-controlled House have each passed their version of a state budget, but they have not been able to agree on some funding or cuts. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) must sign a budget passed by both chambers of the Statehouse by Oct. 1 to avoid a government shutdown.

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