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PHOENIX - Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Arizona will not pay to keep national parks fully operational during the federal government shutdown, a decision that comes as a new blow to businesses near the Grand Canyon still recovering from a major wildfire .

The shutdown , which began after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a spending bill on Sept. 30, will furlough an estimated 750,000 federal employees nationwide.

Local perspective:

For Arizona, the impact on national parks, including the Grand Canyon , is a significant concern for the tourism industry.

"I'm not playing politics. I'm prioritizing what I can for Arizonans," Hobbs said, noting the state cannot afford to cover the costs. "Politicians are the ones that created this mess."

The impact is particu

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