In today's news:

The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has been advised to be prepared for a short state government shutdown as the deadline for Michigan lawmakers to approve a budget approaches. 

The Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority has extended its deadline for companies interested in managing Dial a Ride to submit their proposals. 

Berrien County is lowering its asking price for a 36-acre piece of property in Three Oaks that it's been trying to sell.