Humboldt County impacts from federal government shutdown unclear

Redwood parks visitors can expect ‘fairly typical’ experience in areas managed by the state government, 1 visitor center would be closed

Some Humboldt County offices of federal agencies have seen scant updated guidance on how to prepare for a potential government shutdown, expected to begin if Congress can’t reach a compromise by midnight Wednesday. Other agencies that manage land in Humboldt County wouldn’t detail their local plans to address a halt to government operations, which would mean staff furloughed and funding halted.

Around 800 federal workers live in Humboldt County, according to California Employment Development Department estimates. It’s unclear how many could be put on unpaid leave by a government shutdown.

Republicans have crafted a short-term measure to fund the government through Nov. 21, but Democrats have insisted the measure address concerns about health care. Democrats want to reverse the Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump’s mega-bill passed this summer and extend tax credits that make health insurance premiums more affordable for millions of people who purchase through the marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. Republicans call the Democratic proposal a nonstarter.

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By:  Sage Alexander
Source: Eureka Times-Standard

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