State departments and services across Michigan are facing uncertainty as officials prepare for a possible government shutdown, with potential impacts ranging from closed state parks to suspended school lunch programs.

Michigan’s budget director is leaving his position in October once the fiscal year budget is completed, the governor’s office announced Friday.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is asking state Legislature for $5.5 billion to battle COVID. In a statement, the office said “There is $40 million in the pipeline for release to local public health departments. Local health departments may need to take some actions to accept the funding, but money should be very close to being released.”AdHowever, Frederick said that that is not enough. Whitmer proposes $67 billion state budget that prioritizes pandemic recoveryREAD: Michigan Gov.