Government Shutdown

Absence did not make the heart grow fonder, at least not for members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

During the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, evaluations for federal research grants ground to a halt and thousands of federal scientists at agencies were sent home without pay. Many are still catching up after the 43-day pause, and some fear the ripple effects could last much longer.

Passengers may not feel the sting, but workers will.

About 600,000 Coloradans receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

After 43 days, the longest government shutdown ended with a late-night Oval Office signing ceremony late Wednesday.

The fear comes as Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown without a fix for an expiring tax credit that helps Coloradans buy health insurance on the marketplace.

Colorado’s Senators opposed the deal because it did not address rising health care costs.

Local governments across Colorado face budget deficits in 2026. Some are tapping their reserves to keep people fed as SNAP benefits lapse.

Providing food, personal hygiene products, baby and pet supplies

Western states will see the highest increases in health care costs