What’s open, closed during a federal government shutdown? Mail, Social Security continue

During a government shutdown, federal agencies and services deemed "unessential" must stop. Here's what's open, closed.
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How the federal government shutdown impacts Michigan: mail, benefits, parks

The US government shut down Wednesday morning. Michigan residents receiving federal benefits will still get them in most ...
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Updates: Michigan budget talks make progress, avoid shutdown with temporary spending plan

Despite announcing a budget deal, Michigan's divided government has yet to share details about how schools, state departments ...

Marijuana tax hike stays or state government shuts down, Michigan House speaker warns

If the Michigan Senate is unable to rally enough votes to increase taxes on marijuana then the government will shut down, ...

Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding

The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending ...
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Federal government shutdown could delay Flint water lawsuits against EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency is asking two federal judges to suspend action on pending Flint water crisis lawsuits ...

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

The government shutdown has begun. And it’s plunging the U.S. into a fresh cycle of uncertainty as roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed and many offices will be shuttered.