Park rangers return to work after longest Federal Government shutdown in history
Park rangers who have been furloughed as part of the Federal Government Shutdown were ordered to return to work on Thursday, November 13.
Congress passed a funding bill on Wednesday, November 12, that will re-open federal agencies. The bill was signed by President Donald Trump that evening. The federal government was shut down for 43 days, making it the longest government shutdown in history.
On Thursday, the Department of the Interior’s official account on X posted the following message:
“We’re back, America. Today our full workforce is back advancing stewardship, powering America’s energy future, and carrying forward the story of our nation. We’re honored to continue this work for our country.”
No other messages have been posted by the government agency.
Some Joshua Tree National Park rangers that were deemed essential worked throughout the federal shutdown without pay.
Z107.7 has reached out to several agencies for further information about the impacts of the shutdown and its end on Joshua Tree National Park. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
