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County hears legislative update: possible Oct. 1 state budget deadline could affect courts, school meals and revenue sharing
Summary
Mike Crombie of Midwest Strategy told Berrien County commissioners the state is close to a roads and budget deal but the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline could still produce a short shutdown; commissioners were advised to prepare for impacts on courts, licenses and school meal funding.
Mike Crombie of Midwest Strategy briefed the Berrien County Board of Commissioners on potential state budget outcomes and legislation that could affect county operations, including the possibility of a state government shutdown on Oct. 1 and changes to revenue sharing and road funding.
"We are just 6, 5 days away from a potential government shutdown," Crombie said, describing progress toward a framework deal on road funding but noting uncertainty over timetable and final details. He said discussions have focused on a road package that would include a mix of cuts and new revenue, and that lawmakers have considered revenue options ranging from cannabis taxes to fees on heavy trucks.
Crombie told commissioners that if there is no signed budget by Oct. 1 the governor will deem parts of state government essential or nonessential, and that would determine whether services such as…
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