Government Shutdown Hits Small Business Owners with Higher Costs

Government shutdown hits small business owners with higher costs

The Small Business Administration said the shutdown is blocking about 320 businesses a day from accessing $170 million in government-backed loans.

‘Hope for the best’: Government shutdown strains Kansas food resources, local businesses

Julia Loper works at the Geary County Food Pantry in Junction City, stocking shelves and helping customers. Like many food pantries across Kansas, the organization is struggling to meet community needs. (Submitted)TOPEKA — Kansans who receive food assistance or are furloughed from federal jobs are scrambling to pay bills and feed their families as the federal government shutdown drags on.   Tuesday was the deadline for the federal government to …