The State Of Michigan CLOSED.....

[vdc-Loki]

Well it is now official

http://www.michigan.gov/

"SHUTDOWN TAKES EFFECT

State legislators failed to reach a comprehensive budget agreement, so the partial shutdown of state government is in effect as of 12:01am, Monday, October 1. All non-critical employees - those who received a notice of temporary layoff on Friday, September 28, are asked not to report for your regularly schedule shifts until further notice.

Please continue to check this website and monitor media outlets for further updates, and please urge your legislators to agree to a comprehensive solution to Michigan's budget crisis that will end this shutdown as soon as possible.

Thank you."

Things you won't be able to do during the shutdown:

Renew your driver's license or tabs at a Secretary of State branch office.

Drive across five drawbridges -- they'll be left in the up position.

Dodge horse puckies on Mackinac Island. Manure pick-up will stop.

Find relief at a highway rest stop. They'll all close.

Know that the gallon of gas you pumped is really a gallon. Inspectors won't be checking pumps.

Know that inspectors are making sure recalled food is removed from grocery stores.

Bet at a horse race track.

Get a discrimination complaint investigated.

Get a wetlands, air quality surface water discharge or dredging permit.

Enjoy the Michigan Historical Museum.

Do some research at the Library of Michigan.

Check out the cannons at Ft. Mackinac on Mackinac Island.

Open a new case to get assistance for unemployment, food stamps or foster care.

Buy a lottery ticket or claim winnings on an old ticket.

Go to a state park.

Get your dead deer checked at a state check station.

File a complaint at a Michigan State Police post.

Say good-bye to barrels on the state's highways. Road projects stop, the barrels stay.

AND FINALLY........

35,000 State employee's (me included) are now laid off until further notice

90% Of the Michigan State Police will NOT be returning to work Monday.


Let The Good Times Roll

-Loki-