EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — The government shutdown is now entering its third week. Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on finding a solution.

Democrats continue to push for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, while House Speaker Mike Johnson says he "won't negotiate" until Democrats drop those demands.

Republican State Representative Jeff Hurd says the shutdown is unnecessary and warns that the impacts will only grow if it continues.

“Members of our military are at risk of losing their pay. Federal government workers are going without pay as well,” said Hurd. “Critical programs such as the Women, Infant, and Children assistance program are at risk if we don’t get the government back open again.”

Colorado set aside $7.5 million in emergency funding in September

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