High spirits are emerging from lawmakers after the Governor announced that a deal is in place to finalize the budget, in hopes to avoid a government shutdown.
- Michigan lawmakers have reached a budget agreement that will prevent a potential government shutdown.
- The deal includes provisions for free school breakfast and lunch while cutting what Republicans call “pork spending.”
- About 22% of state workers live in Ingham County, making the avoidance of layoffs particularly significant for the area.
WATCH: Michigan budget deal reached as lawmakers work to finalize details before deadline
Speaker of the House Matt Hall says bills passed include new revenue for a roads plan and no tax on tips, overtime and social security, which he describes as a sign of good faith.
“We got three big bills through the House that gets us closer,” Hall said…