Government Shutdown

Salt Lake City International Airport is one of 40 hubs targeted by the Federal Aviation Administration for flight reductions due to the government shutdown and mounting pressure on air traffic controllers.

Economic stress is one factor that can lead to violence. It can also prevent survivors from leaving a dangerous situation.

Demand is up from new and existing clients. Utah Food Bank says the new state funds will help, but they’ll support only a small portion of their distribution.

The shutdown hasn’t stopped the crowds at the very popular Zion National Park. But keeping it open has required tens of thousands from state funds and donations.

While not immune to national factors, Utah could be in a better position than the rest of the country to weather a future economic downturn because of its diversified economy and homogenous political landscape.

Los trabajadores federales representan una buena parte de los clientes en los restaurantes del centro. Con los empleados suspendidos gastando menos, los dueños de negocios están preocupados.

Nearly 1,500 Treasury employees were laid off nationwide. In Ogden, some at the IRS still working for pay are worried about being furloughed if they take any time off during the shutdown.

Federal workers make up a good portion of customers at downtown restaurants. With furloughed workers spending less, business owners are worried.

Native tribes across Utah are not feeling immediate impacts from the government shutdown, but state agencies and nonprofits are on standby.

Utah is stepping in to keep parks open while Congress hashes out the funding gap. Local businesses say that support has been a lifeline during a tricky year for park visitation.

The special election debate for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District was a whirlwind tour of national and international current events.

All three of Utah’s Republican delegation in the House voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Now the state is impacted by a speakerless House.