Evers discusses government shutdown during Racine visit

WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- While the government shutdown continues to drag on in Washington, Governor Tony Evers is speaking out about a key issue at the Center of Stalemate. 

Governor Evers was in Racine and shared his thoughts on the shutdown. 

"It's mostly about the fact that the legislature is not in session in Washington D.C," he said. "And as a result of that, they are not getting things done for the people of Wisconsin, and the country, frankly." 

He addressed the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, which is a central part of the deadlock in the nation's capitol, "all hell is going to break loose here, and I'm very, very concerned about that."

Congressional Democrats say they won't vote for a bill to open the government unless those subsidies are made permanent. 

If they do expire, around 270,000 Wisconsinites could lose their health care coverage. As well as raise premiums by as much as 75% across the state. 

Evers says that could impact health care around the state. 

"What that will do is emergency room will be the place where people go and that will cost money to our hospitals," said Evers. "That will cause hospitals to go belly up." 

Along with health care, SNAP food cuts could spell trouble as well. 

When funds run out on Nov. 1, it will leave more than 700,000 Wisconsinites at risk of food insecurity. 

Despite the warnings, talks to get the government back open continue to stall. 

Democrats continue to push for a bi-partisan deal at Capitol Hill, Gov. Evers says he remains hopeful that a funding agreement will the Trump Administration can still be reached.