Government Shutdown Impacts Hawaii, Alaska, New Mexico Severely: Report

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The article discusses the states most affected by a government shutdown, noting that Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Alaska, and New Mexico are among the hardest hit. Washington, D.C. has been the most impacted due to a high number of government-related jobs, with a score of 76.33 out of 100. The data comes from WalletHub, which found that 25% of all jobs in Washington, D.C. are related to the government.

Government Shutdown Impacts Hawaii, Alaska, New Mexico Severely

Washington, D.C. remains most affected with a score of 76.33 out of 100, due to 25% job reliance on the government, according to WalletHub.

Michele Sandiford

October 21, 2025 10:34 am

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