Michigan MELTDOWN: Budget Chaos & Heatwave—How Lansing’s Standoff Impacts Families | Off the Record

Recorded in May at the Mackinac Policy Conference, this political standoff set the stage for Michigan’s current budget gridlock. The same issues are still leaving families, schools, and public services at risk—right as a record summer heatwave drives up costs and pressure across the state.

Political drama in Lansing is delaying education funding, road repairs, and emergency help. School leaders warn of uncertain budgets, delayed hiring, and possible program cuts. Road projects may stall, and emergency services are stretched thin. These real impacts hit every Michigan family this summer—find out what’s happening, why it matters, and what to expect next.

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