Jonathan Oosting @jonathanoosting
It's pronounced oh-sting, but once called "Qosting." Michigan politics reporter for @BridgeMichigan. DM or email tips to [email protected] bridgemi.com Lansing, MI Joined June 2007-
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How the federal government shutdown impacts Michigan: mail, benefits, parks bit.ly/3Kn1VPc
While you were sleeping: Michigan officials miss budget deadline but pass one-week spending bill to stop state government shutdown bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
UPDATE: Michigan officials miss budget deadline but pass one-week spending bill to stop state government shutdown bridgemi.com/michigan-gover… via @JordynHermani
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a memo to state budget director Jen Flood authorizing her to take necessary steps to release 'essential' payments to support continuing government operations & services 'to support public health and welfare.'
The Michigan Senate has discharged from committee a stopgap spending bill that the House previously touted as "shutdown prevention plan." It may end up as just that after officials missed the midnight deadline to pass a full budget.
The Michigan Senate has discharged from committee a stopgap spending bill that the House previously touted as "shutdown prevention plan." It may end up as just that after officials missed the midnight deadline to pass a full budget.
Michigan officials MISS BUDGET DEADLINE. Whitmer says state government not closed but hasn't explained how... bridgemi.com/michigan-gover… via @JordynHermani
We have about an hour left until Michigan's 24/25 fiscal year ends and we are still no closer to a public, finalized budget deal than we were over 12 hours ago. Or, heck, even Thursday when lawmakers and Whitmer had announced a plan to avert a shutdown. bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
We have about an hour left until Michigan's 24/25 fiscal year ends and we are still no closer to a public, finalized budget deal than we were over 12 hours ago. Or, heck, even Thursday when lawmakers and Whitmer had announced a plan to avert a shutdown. bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
There’s been an “agreement” since last week’s press release. At this point, until it’s public, it’s not real.
There’s been an “agreement” since last week’s press release. At this point, until it’s public, it’s not real.
Press release last week: We have a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown! Press release this evening: We still have a budget deal, but no actual budget bills. State government will stay open anyway.
Press release last week: We have a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown! Press release this evening: We still have a budget deal, but no actual budget bills. State government will stay open anyway.
Michigan education source: “You can’t will a budget into existence with press releases, believe me we tried.”
Michigan education source: “You can’t will a budget into existence with press releases, believe me we tried.”
In joint statement, Whitmer and legislative leaders say they'll finalize a full budget "this week." Constitutional deadline is midnight... Governor reiterates that state government services will continue but doesn't say how.
Some Michigan school districts already announcing universal free meals stop tomorrow as budget talks drag on in Lansing bridgemi.com/talent-educati…
Lansing rn: Basically it's like 'hey we can have a partial government shutdown' OR 'we can pass a budget before 12:01a.' And, instead, someone else IN POWER was like: BUT WHAT IF THERE IS A THIRD WAY WE'VE NEVER TRIED BEFORE.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to state workers: "The state government will stay open and operational" even if budget isn't finalized today. Not yet clear how. Constitutional deadline is midnight. bridgemi.com/michigan-gover… via @JordynHermani
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer makes a brief appearance in the Michigan House before leaving through the chamber cloak room (possibly in order to use an alleged back door that’s in this part of the chamber.) She did not respond when reporters asked if she could take a few questions.
Asked about the chances of getting a state budget passed by tonight, Rep. Alabas Farhat, D-Dearborn, (and former House Appropriations Committee vice chair) tells reporters at the press desk: "Inshallah, we will have a budget."
Michigan budget update: In video, Rep. Steve Carra predicts 25% chance of votes today. More likely tomorrow, meaning there would be "technically" be a shut down. Hasn't yet seen bills, calling last-minute process "abhorrent" but "consistent with the past" bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…
With now just under 12 hours until the end of the fiscal year, Rep. Regina Weiss, speaking to education groups gathered at the Capitol, says rank-and-file members of the legislature still don’t know the details of the budget deal that was announced last week. @GongwerMichigan
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