The Senate has rejected an 11th-hour government funding bill, resulting in a federal shutdown that has drawn criticism from lawmakers across various states, including Utah. This situation highlights the urgent need for reform in the budgeting process, as the reliance on consecutive continuing resolutions could lead to deep spending cuts. Advocacy groups are calling for a clean continuing resolution, while GOP leaders express their commitment to avoiding such shutdowns. As this shutdown unfolds, the potential consequences and the calls for new approaches are becoming increasingly clear.