One Minute Matters [Video]: Shutdown Watch (with Bel Martin)

One Minute Matters Video Series

9.23.25

Could Michigan be headed toward a government shutdown on October 1?

Michigan’s fiscal year ends September 30—and the state still doesn’t have a budget deal. If lawmakers can’t agree, Michigan could see its first government shutdown since 2007.

The impact could be felt statewide, from potential layoffs to service disruptions. Bel Martin explains what’s at stake.