Update, Nov. 12: Congress passed and the president signed spending legislation to reopen the government on Nov. 12, 2025. DSHS is issuing full November food and cash benefits to people in Washington state on their usual dates.

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We continue to gather and analyze information from state agencies on the impact of the federal shutdown on Washington state government services. For the latest from state agencies, as well as resources for workers and other people affected by the shutdown:

Federal shutdown impacts on Washington state government