So, what’s going on with the state budget? Lawmakers had until October 1 to approve a spending plan or Michigan was facing a government shutdown. State Representative Joey Andrews tells us although a budget agreement has been reached, it’s not finalized and logistically couldn’t have gotten a vote in time. “After midnight, the Legislature passed what amounts to the Michigan version of a continuing resolution,” Andrews said. He says it’s basically the same state budget as last year’s, but with some modifications.