Federal Government Shutdown. Now What?

On this episode of the States Trust Podcast, TPPF Director of Federal Affairs Chris Myers is joined by Brittany Madni, Executive Vice President of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC), to break down the government shutdown. They explore what’s happening now, what the administration could do to drive positive policy developments, and practical steps state leaders can take to respond.

1:36- Overview of how we got to the government shutdown
2:49- How this shutdown compares or differs to other shutdowns
4:31- Defining what a shutdown means
7:11- What should be avoided during the shutdown
9:00- What the administration could do during this time that could lead to positive policy developments
11:15- What practical steps can state leaders on their end?
13:48- How will the shutdown play out
16:46- What are some demands that could come back in the future if they’re not resolved in the current negotiations