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Government shutdown straining small businesses across Georgia
Small businesses in Georgia who rely on federal loans and government contracts are the deepest impacted. About 5,000 Georgia businesses rely on federal government contracts, Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The shutdown is costing billions every week in economic growth, economists said.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, a new study warns Georgia could be hit with another economic blow — losing more than 33,000 jobs if key health insurance subsidies expire next year.Researchers at George Washington University’s Milken Institute and the Commonwealth Fund found that without an extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies,
WalletHub analyzed the 50 states to determine which ones were most and least affected by the government shutdown. Where does Georgia rank?
With the shutdown continuing into Day 16, many military families and federal workers in Georgia are tightening their budgets and looking for help.
The U.S. Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country, despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Georgia government shutdown enters 10th day as Sen. Jon Ossoff votes against spending extension while airports face delays and workers miss paychecks.
Nearly a month after a high-profile immigration raid at a Hyundai construction site, Georgia's governor is in South Korea to reaffirm ties and mark 40 years of economic collaboration between the two regions.
Florida's Department of Children and Families has confirmed that benefits for November are unlikely to be paid on time.