Michigan’s government showdown– or shutdown?

Here’s a pretty interesting piece in Inside Higher Ed, “Michigan’s government showdown– or shutdown?” From the first couple paragraphs:

Michigan’s colleges and universities, already down millions in deferred state payments, are facing an incredibly uncertain fiscal climate. As legislators in Lansing bicker over a $1.75 billion statewide deficit, the threat of a government shutdown starting on Monday looms.

And college leaders aren’t only looking forward with nervousness, they’re likewise looking anxiously back — to ensure the restoration of about $138.7 million included in last year’s appropriation for universities, and $25.8 million for community colleges, delayed because of the budget crunch until the start of the new fiscal year October 1.

If there’s one thing that I think everyone in the EMU community can agree on it is that there are no winners here if the state shuts down even briefly. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.