As the government nears a shutdown, here’s how Californians will see the impact
… Get ready for a partial federal government shutdown, starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, that promises to be unlike any other. … Go to the budget office’s website and you’ll be referred to specific agencies, where some detail their plans and some don’t. … Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, noted that, based on past shutdowns, the EPA will suspend inspections at the “most hazardous waste sites, as well as drinking water and chemical facilities.” She also warned that efforts to address PFAS — often referred to as “forever chemicals” that are linked to potential health risks, including cancer — could face delays during the shutdown.
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