SALT LAKE CITY — The federal government shutdown could leave about 42,000 Utah workers without paychecks, representing 2.4% of the state's workforce. The impact varies dramatically across counties, with some communities facing significant economic disruption while others would see minimal effects.

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Davis County would be hit hardest, with more than 15,000 federal employees making up nearly 11% of the local workforce. Most of these jobs are tied to Hill Air Force Base, creating a concentrated economic vulnerability for the region.

Weber County also faces a substantial impact with more than 9,000 federal employees, more than 7% of its total workforce, primarily from Hill Air For

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