Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he ‘won’t be extorted’ by Democrats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. Millions of people could lose food…
Senate Democrats reject government funding bill for 10th time
*Note* U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman spoke in regards to the government shutdown during SVI Radio’s Weekday Wakeup on Thursday, October 16. The full interview can be heard by clicking here. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time…
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen. Standing alone at the Capitol on the 13th day…
National parks to stay open during shutdown
• Teton County leaders, business owners supportive of move By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Hours before the U.S. Senate adjourned on Tuesday night, initiating a government shutdown, the Interior Department directed…
US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in…
Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders leave White House meeting
By STEPHEN GROVES and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders held a meeting at the White House Monday afternoon with President Donald Trump in a late effort to avoid a government shutdown, but…
Spending deal averts a possible federal shutdown and funds the government into December
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months, averting a possible partial government shutdown when the new budget year begins…
Barrasso asks DOI director to fund parks if government shuts down
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — As the U.S. approaches a possible federal government shutdown, area outfitters, hotels, restaurants and vendors are worrying about the effect on local businesses. About 20% of all traffic heading…
Barrasso: Keep national parks open in a shutdown
POWELL (WNE) — If Congress fails to reach a budget deal and the federal government shuts down, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., says national parks like Yellowstone should remain open. On Tuesday, Barrasso asked Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland…
Federal government shutdown not expected to affect WYDOT operations
(The following is a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation) The shutdown of the federal government is not expected to have any immediate effect on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s operations. WYDOT will use its borrowing authority to…