What RI services are affected by the government shutdown

DMV is still open The DMV is funded by the state, not the federal government. This means it is still open despite the government shutdown.However, it’s always a good idea to check your local DMV office in case state governments have to change their operations because of a lack of federal funding. You can see the hours for your DMV office here . The Providence Journal, File

Are national parks open?

National parks , monuments and other sites are not considered mandatory spending and may be closed to the public, with rangers furloughed and facilities shut down. There are four parks under the National Parks Service in Rhode Island, including Blackstone River Valley, Roger Williams National Memorial, Touro Synagogue National Historic Site and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary