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Government Shutdown 2023 Update: Clever Strategies Keep Certain National Parks Open
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order directing the state's parks to remain open in the event of a government shutdown. Polis joins leaders in Utah and Arizona who have also pledged to keep national parks open amid a likely shutdown. The move comes as the closure of national parks and federal lands would harm state and local economies, small businesses, and park employees.