How the federal shutdown could affect Ohio government workers

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Ohio receives millions of dollars from the federal government to implement federal policy, and as the shutdown continues, state agencies are preparing for funding disruptions.

Public employee union contracts require the state government to notify employees of any potential furlough two weeks in advance. On Friday, about 9,000 state workers at six different agencies received that notice.

“While we hope for a resolution from Washington soon, we must prepare for the potential impact on our workforce in the coming weeks should the shutdown continue,” Department of Administrative Services Director Kathleen C. Madden said. “We will continue to evaluate the situation daily and will have more specific information should further action become necessary.”

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