Its crunch time for state house and senate lawmakers, yet to pass a budget with a looming deadline of October 1st quickly approaching.

Many state-run programs, including our parks, could be shut down if we dont see a resolution signed by the governor soon.

As the potential of a state government shutdown draws closer, were hearing more and more from metro Detroiters at state parks, like Belle Isle.

Detroiter Moses Hubbert is keeping up with his daily exercise routine, and says hes tired of seeing state lawmakers take one step forward and two steps back.

I would tell lawmakers - look out for the people, we already know you are looking out for yourself, Hubbert says.

Moses and others I talked to at Belle Isle today are doubling down on the need for our state parks to remain open and for

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