Gov. Whitmer and Michigan lawmakers have until midnight to avert a partial state government shutdown. They announced a budget framework last week.

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

Despite shutdown threat, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state government will stay ‘up and running’ as a budget is finalized.

Wednesday brings Oct. 1, the start of a new fiscal year for Michigan's government. Normally, state operations would shut down without a budget.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reportedly told state employees in an email that their jobs would be unaffected by the ongoing state budget negotiations considering the Michigan Legislature has not yet passed a ...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alongside State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and Speaker Matt Hall announced the state will pass a full budget “this week,” and that the ...

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

Early indications are that there could be some type of executive directive or order to continue interim spending. It would be, to say the least, innovative.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bipartisan bill aimed at giving Michiganders more time to protect their property rights and clarifying key rules around land and home ownership.

A new Native American Resource Guide is coming, and the Hamtramck Neighborhood Arts Festival is this weekend. These stories and more on today’s Detroit Evening Report.

An active shooter was reported at a church Sunday morning, Sept. 28, in Grand Blanc Township, according to police.