Senate Leaders Propose Plan to Extend Government Funding

Why it matters locally: The proposed extension of federal funding would ensure continued operation of federal agencies and programs in North Carolina, including military installations, federal research facilities, and social services that rely on federal appropriations.

WASHINGTON – Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic Senator Patty Murray, who lead the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an agreement to fund government operations. Their plan proposes to extend federal funding until December 11. The agreement represents a bipartisan effort from the two senators on the key committee. This proposal aims to maintain government services and operations without interruption through the specified date.