What does a government shutdown look like for Wisconsinites?

MILWAUKEE — The United States government officially shut down early Wednesday. In Milwaukee, local residents and a political science professor weigh in on what this could mean for Wisconsinites.

“Pay attention. This is important stuff going on in our country right now,” said Milwaukee resident Anne Landre.

Philip Rocco, an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Marquette University, says the U.S. is in a unique position globally when it comes to shutdowns.

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“The U.S. is pretty singular. Very few countries have government shutdowns,” said Rocco.

The last time the United States government shut down was during President Trump’