LEXINGTON, Ky. — Federal employees across Kentucky remain without pay as the government shutdown continues into its fourth week.
On Thursday, the Senate again failed to pass a GOP-backed measure to provide pay for federal workers who have continued to work during the shutdown.
The uncertainty affects a wide range of workers, from military personnel to air traffic controllers. Tyler Sutter, a UK student and Air Force Reserves jet engine mechanic, relies on his military stipend to cover college expenses. The shutdown has left him unsure about receiving future paychecks or being able to attend next semester…