Small businesses feel the sting of the government shutdown

The husband and wife team behind a small distillery in Maryland are struggling as the government shutdown halts the production of new products. The strict regulations around the sale of alcohol products means that labels and formulas cannot be approved via an online federal portal. NBC News' Ryan Nobles explains.

Nov 8, 2025 - 04:00
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Small businesses feel the sting of the government shutdown
The husband and wife team behind a small distillery in Maryland are struggling as the government shutdown halts the production of new products. The strict regulations around the sale of alcohol products means that labels and formulas cannot be approved via an online federal portal. NBC News' Ryan Nobles explains.

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