RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Approximately 200 state employees will be furloughed from their jobs if the pending government shutdown goes into effect Wednesday.

The N.C. Department of Human Resources reported the looming decision, stating that it’s “a decision of last resort.” The furloughs also would begin Wednesday, Oct. 1.

“Given other federal cuts and a more constrained state fiscal environment, this shutdown has left the state with no other viable path forward,” state officials said.

Depending on the length of the shutdown, there may be additional furloughs for federally funded employees as funding sources are exhausted. “This situation is frustrating, and we are aware of the disruption it causes,” said State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer in a statement. “We remain com

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