Losing Agency During the Government Shutdown

While many anticipated that the federal shutdown would impact in-state federal workers, it bears noting that it has also affected state agencies. For instance, the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), which receives roughly 75% of its budget from federal funding, is navigating how to continue operating amid uncertainty over when the shutdown might end. Federally funded DWD programs include local job centers, career counseling, unemployment insurance administration, state apprenticeship programs, and vocational rehabilitation for people with disabilities. How has your business been impacted by the federal shutdown?