Michigan is preparing to SHUT DOWN

Post by **Will Schultz** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:27 pm

This may directly or indrectly impact you...

Michigan could shut down all non-essential government positions on Monday...
- too many state employee positions to list
- state-licensed casino gaming in Detroit
- sale of lottery tickets
- distribution of packaged liquor
- state parks
- welcome centers
- the Secretary of State branch offices around the state

Gabe · Post by **Gabe** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:32 pm

I better stock up on booze.

Kingfisher · Post by **Kingfisher** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:08 pm

Does this mean that Lake Hudson and Ovid will be closed to the public? Mike and Michelle

Post by **Will Schultz** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:44 pm

Kingfisher wrote:Does this mean that Lake Hudson and Ovid will be closed to the public? Mike and Michelle

No staff probably means a closed park.

gmochty · Post by **gmochty** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:47 am

Save $$$$
Shut it down

John E. Sox · Post by **John E. Sox** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:18 am

I'm hearing through the grapevine that fish hatcheries will not be staffed. This means LOTS of dead fish. Not sure how long it would take, but we'd probably lose our muskies if they are not fed.

Post by **Will Schultz** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:23 am

John E. Sox wrote:I'm hearing through the grapevine that fish hatcheries will not be staffed. This means LOTS of dead fish. Not sure how long it would take, but we'd probably lose our muskies if they are not fed.

The muskies are fine for a while because they're outside with minnows in the pond.

dlw681 · Post by **dlw681** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:05 pm

Let me know if we need to go spring some muskies free..I could do a better job of stocking them where they should GO!

LeMay · Post by **LeMay** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:15 pm

So how long can they last in their with the food they have? Its starting to sound like this may go on for 3 or 4 weeks from what I'm hereing. The Gov is going to be on TV tonight at 6:05 to talk about.

LeMay OUT

Post by **Will Schultz** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:35 pm

LeMay wrote:So how long can they last in their with the food they have?
LeMay OUT

Are we talking the muskies or the legislators and governor? 8)

The muskies should have enough food to carry them for a few weeks. Normally by this time the last shot of fatheads are in the pond. They are due to be stocked in a few weeks.

A few weeks without my wifes paycheck could be a bummer!!!

LeMay · Post by **LeMay** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:01 pm

I was asking about the muskies. But it sounds like maybe 2 to 4 weeks of shut down.

Post by **Will Schultz** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 2:10 pm

In five years ... you'll be blown away.

I sure am... maybe someone should have asked for clarification on that statement.

Post by **Will Schultz** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 3:18 pm

LANSING, Mich. (AP)

Lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm raced against the clock Thursday to try and avoid a partial government shutdown next week.

Granholm announced she would give a five-minute address at 6:05 p.m. Thursday to discuss the negotiations and what could happen if there's a government shutdown. The address will be made available to radio and television stations statewide.

"We think citizens deserve to hear from the governor," said her spokeswoman, Liz Boyd. Boyd added that negotiations continue, and said Granholm will adjust her remarks to reflect any progress by the time the show airs.

Republicans are pushing for a 30-day extension of the current budget structure to keep state services running without interruption when the new fiscal year starts Monday. Democrats, including Granholm, say they won't support a temporary extension unless a budget deal includes higher taxes to support public safety, education and health care.

John E. Sox · Post by **John E. Sox** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:29 pm

Maybe she meant we'll want to blow her away in 5 years...

I'm just glad they are using my paycheck for political strategy... I have too much money anyway

Kingfisher · Post by **Kingfisher** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:14 pm

Lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm raced against the clock Thursday to try and avoid a partial government shutdown next week.
Republicans are pushing for a 30-day extension of the current budget structure to keep state services running without interruption when the new fiscal year starts Monday. Democrats, including Granholm, say they won't support a temporary extension unless a budget deal includes higher taxes to support public safety, education and health care.[/quote]

Public safety in Detroit,socialized Healthcare in Detroit, Education in Detroit. Higher taxes for me . As A small business owner if she gets her way I will be paying the single business tax on top of my 10% federal excise tax, sales tax and my personal income tax. Thats about twice as much as everyone else. I must be filthy rich. Let her shut it down!! It will end this states affliction with Liberal big spenders and put us back on the road to lower taxes which will bring business back into this dying state. The same thing happens every time a Republican cuts taxes and creates jobs. A democrat comes along behind them and taxes the crap out of the businesses driving them to lay off,move or shut down. Just wait until Hillary gets the Whitehouse and finishes burying our industrial base. We are in for tough times my friends. Kingfisher

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Michigan is preparing to SHUT DOWN

Michigan is preparing to SHUT DOWN

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