A former top Michigan official expects budget talks to go down to the wire. Michigan could have a government shutdown on October 1 if there’s no budget deal by then. Former Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley says there are still big issues like rising taxes or reducing spending. He says the state has lost muscle memory when it comes to living within its means because there’s been a long period of revenue growth. “There are changes in federal law that affect the state, but also a general slowing in the economy.