Most state government offices will be closed on Friday. It’s one of six furlough days this fiscal year as a step toward balancing the budget. An estimated 29,000 state employees will take Friday off without pay. State officials say the furlough days will save up to $20 million.
State agencies that provide essential public services will remain open, such as prisons and juvenile corrections facilities. The Highway Patrol will stay on the job and the hot line for child abuse and neglect will be in operation.
The next state furlough day is December 23.
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