The impacts of a potential government shutdown could be felt right here in Indiana. If Republicans and Democrats don't compromise on funding legislation, the longer the political stalemate goes on, University of Indianapolis political science professor Dr. Laura Merrifield-Wilson said it's the American people who stand to lose out. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/government-shutdown-looms-amid-debate-over-funding-bill-indiana-congress/531-bc8c489f-f734-4cef-84c4-5e1df58e0df5