Senate Approves Short-Term Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown

Why it matters locally: Averting a federal government shutdown ensures that federal agencies operating within North Carolina, including military bases and national parks, will continue to receive funding and operate without interruption. This also impacts the disbursement of federal funds to state and local programs across North Carolina.

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WASHINGTON – The Senate voted 90-6 early Saturday to pass a short-term funding bill. This action aims to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill provides continued funding for federal operations through December 16, 2022.