The United States government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1.

Here is what you need to know about the government shutdown and how it could impact your daily routine, both on a national and state level.

What is a government shutdown?

A government shutdown is when all federal agencies and services officials not deemed essential have to cease working.

How does the government shutdown affect me?

Nonessential work being halted leads federal workers being furloughed, a potential delay in government food assistance benefits, a possible pause on some food safety inspections, and other government benefits used by Americans being impacted.

The Congressional Budget Office said about 750,000 employees will be furloughed each day. Other “essential jobs,” like air traffic controllers, T

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