Partial federal shutdown could impact aid, jobs and services in WA

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Programs like aviation and freight have enough state funding to continue operations for now.
50% : Adolfo Capestany, a spokesperson for the state Department of Social and Health Services, said there are "no anticipated impacts on essential programs, staff, contracts or grants for the first 30-days of a federal government shutdown.
47% : State agencies, nonprofits and lawmakers are preparing for possible interruptions and funding gaps.
47% : "Government shutdowns are never good for people who rely on the federal and state government to cover their basic needs," said Marcy Bowers, executive director of Statewide Poverty Action Network.
36% : State agencies won't be affected equally Although there are still many uncertainties as the deadline approaches, some Washington agencies say they may not be as impacted as others.
20% : Social services Local nonprofits and assistance providers, many already worried about the ramifications of Trump's spending and revenue bill are bracing for the worst with a looming shutdown.

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