At least one key Michigan lawmaker expressed doubts that the governor and Legislature could finalize a budget before midnight.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan lawmakers suggested a continuation budget wasn't needed to avoid a shutdown, but they passed one anyway.

Michigan’s state government has entered its new fiscal year without an approved budget, a situation that technically violates the state’s constitution.

The clock is ticking for Michigan lawmakers to pass a budget to avert a partial state government shutdown. The new fiscal year starts Wednesday and a spending plan is not complete. The leaders of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and Democrat-controlled Senate,

Michigan budget talks continued Sept. 29, with significant legislation still needing to be drafted and voted on, leaving a full plate for Sept. 30.

Senate Democrats voted Wednesday to block a House-passed stopgap funding bill that would reopen the federal government until Nov. 21, but several Democrats broke with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and supported the measure.

There's a partisan divide in Washington with blame being placed on opposing sides for which party is responsible for reopening the government.

The continuation budget will fund the State for another seven days, giving lawmakers a week to finalize a deal. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the continuation deal early Wednesday morning, according to a release from the Governor’s office. Stick with News 10 as we provide continuing coverage on-air and online.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI — Two people died as the result of a crash on U.S. 127 South Wednesday, Oct. 1, according to the Michigan State Police. The double fatal crash occurred between Loomis and Reed roads in Liberty Township, the MSP posted on X at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday.

Social Security is funded differently from other federal programs, so current beneficiaries shouldn't see any issues. That's not the case for others.