Yes, the Michigan state government did shut down at midnight this morning. However, it’s back in business now.
A combination of bills have been going through the statehouse, and some of it is actually on a temporary 30-day budget. Here are the headlines from the reporters who have been following the details:

Detroit Free Press.
Detroit News.
Lansing State [...]

My “day job” is that of a newspaper reporter, but I have absolutely no pull with the Michigan state legislature.
It’s been years since I covered government issues, and my experience with that at The Monroe Evening News was limited to the communities of Bedford Township, Whiteford Township, Luna Pier and Erie Township.
Only one state lawmaker [...]

This post is for my Michigan readers:
If you have any business or errands that would normally be taken handled in early October with a state of Michigan office of any kind, I suggest you arrange those appointments as soon as possible – as in before Wednesday Sept. 30.
Reason: there is no budget agreement yet in [...]

Michigan readers …
Are you watching the state budget headlines in Lansing? The state’s next budget cycle starts Oct. 1.
The Detroit Free Press now has a page called Ticking Toward Shutdown.
And here’s the latest from Lansing State Journal.

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed, and the state legislators approved today, budget cuts that include furlough days for state employees and layoffs of 100 state troopers.

Detroit Free Press report.
Detroit News report.
Lansing State Journal report.
Gov. Granholm’s press release.

Mayonnaise on MonroeTalks brings this topic up for discussion … we’re still not done with the state budget crisis. State Shutdown: Round 2.

If you have payroll direct deposit (I do), be sure to double check what’s really being posted to your account before adding the amount to your register. That new income tax rate is showing up already.
Jacob at Laissez-faire on blogsmonroe is wondering what he’s going to get in return for the additional bite into [...]

Here’s a chart from the Detroit News that should help you come up with a reasonable guess as to how the state income tax will affect your family.
Yes, you will notice the difference in your next paycheck.

Michigan.gov finally posted has a list of real-life questions for state residents while the government shutdown warning remains in effect. I recommend you read the complete list, which is at Impact of Government Shutdown.
Some highlights from the shutdown plan:

Those who currently receive WIC, food stamps or cash assistance on their Bridge Card will continue to [...]

During a tornado warning, I know that my power might go out, a hailstorm might result, and in a worst case scenario, my house can blow away. So I shut down the home electronics, park the car in the garage, and make plans to take cover in the basement.
During a blizzard warning, I know I [...]