LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The federal government shutdown has entered its second day, and anxiety is lingering across Arkansas.
The Little Rock NAACP says the shutdown could disproportionately harm underserved communities who rely on government-funded assistance like SNAP or HUD. Community organizations are urging lawmakers to act before more families feel the effects.
Many programs are currently unaffected, but advocates warn that could change if the shutdown persists…