LANSING — In an announcement Thursday night, Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the Michigan legislature has reached an agreement to pass the School Aid budget and state budget, including long-term road funding, before the end of the fiscal year on September 30.

The Governor said the bipartisan budget aims to lower costs, reduce waste, increase government efficiency, and help Michiganders thrive.

She said the administration and legislative leaders will continue meeting to finalize and pass the budget.

An October 1 state government shutdown had been looming because there seemed to be little movement on any agreement by the Repulican-contolled state house and the state senate, controlled by the Democrats.

Here are statements released by the Michigan Government’s top leaders:

Governor Whitme

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