Senate Approves Short-Term Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown

Why it matters locally: This short-term funding bill is crucial for Alaska given the state's significant reliance on federal spending, which supports various sectors including defense, infrastructure projects, and research critical to the state's economy.

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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.