https://www.wcmu.org/tags/government-shutdown Government Shutdown en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/great-lakes-maritime-heritage-center-reopens-following-government-shutdown The 10,000 square foot facility is home to maritime exhibits and historical artifacts after being closed for over 40 days due to the government shutdown. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/great-lakes-maritime-heritage-center-reopens-following-government-shutdown Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/government-shutdown-halting-funds-to-nine-michigan-head-start-programs The federal government shutdown has suspended payouts to the federally funded Head Start program. Nine of Michigan's 48 Head Start programs were to receive funding on Nov. 1 to serve nearly 3,000 children with childcare, early education, as well as health support. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:50:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/government-shutdown-halting-funds-to-nine-michigan-head-start-programs Beenish Ahmed https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/some-obamacare-subsidies-could-be-jeopardized-by-shutdown-moolenaar-says U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, spoke to voters over the phone Wednesday about the government shutdown, immigration and other subjects. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:50:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/some-obamacare-subsidies-could-be-jeopardized-by-shutdown-moolenaar-says Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/michigans-rural-flights-to-continue-despite-federal-shutdown-for-now The federal essential air service program subsidizes airlines that serve low-traffic rural airports. Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, essential air service funding is set to expire in early November. Airlines providing essential air service said they would continue flying even if funding expires. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:39:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/michigans-rural-flights-to-continue-despite-federal-shutdown-for-now Justin A. Hinkley https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-09/affordable-care-act-subsidies-and-us-shutdown-whats-at-stake-in-michigan Health care subsidies are one of the primary disputes at the center of the federal government shutdown now stretching into its 8th day. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:57:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-09/affordable-care-act-subsidies-and-us-shutdown-whats-at-stake-in-michigan Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-07/michigan-congress-members-divided-as-federal-government-shutdown-continues Mutual trust between President Donald Trump and the Democrats is elusive as leaders in both parties bet that public sentiment will pressure the other side to cave. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 22:03:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-07/michigan-congress-members-divided-as-federal-government-shutdown-continues Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/what-would-a-michigan-government-shutdown-look-like-heres-what-happened-before The Michigan Legislature legally has until Oct. 1 to pass a balanced state budget or else state government will shut down — as it has before. Past shutdowns have only lasted hours, but nonetheless impacted state parks, Secretary of State branches, unemployment offices and more. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:44:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-14/what-would-a-michigan-government-shutdown-look-like-heres-what-happened-before Jordyn Hermani https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-14/flint-budget-kerfuffle-could-lead-to-city-shut-down-if-officials-cant-reach-agreement The Flint City Council will once again try to pass a budget tomorrow night before its fiscal year begins July 1st, but there’s little hope the divided… Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:44:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-14/flint-budget-kerfuffle-could-lead-to-city-shut-down-if-officials-cant-reach-agreement Steve Carmondy https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-29/members-of-congress-attempting-to-ban-government-shutdowns Michigan members of Congress are part of efforts to prevent future federal government shutdowns.Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) started the first… Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:49:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-29/members-of-congress-attempting-to-ban-government-shutdowns Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-24/michigan-congressmen-continue-to-toe-party-line-on-shutdown Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation from both sides of the aisle say their parties won’t budge over the federal government shutdown.The… Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:38:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2019-01-24/michigan-congressmen-continue-to-toe-party-line-on-shutdown