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politics1 year ago•7 min saved

"Congress Buys Time with Bipartisan Bill to Avert Shutdown and Fund Hanford Site"

Congress avoided a partial government shutdown by extending the budget deadline by a week or two to consider budget bills. They released six bills as a package to be voted on this week, aiming to meet the Friday night deadline. The bills will fund various government agencies, with compromises made to secure bipartisan support. The overall deal includes a slight boost in funding, with more work remaining to be done on the remaining six bills expiring on March 22nd.

via Federal News Network|

#bipartisan-vote #budget-bills #congress

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Congress Reveals Six Funding Bills to Avert Shutdown Threat"

Congressional lawmakers have unveiled the first six budget bills to prevent a government shutdown, with funding for departments such as military, veterans affairs, agriculture, and transportation. The bills also include wins for Democrats on food assistance and infrastructure pay, while Republicans tout victories on veterans' gun ownership and funding cuts to certain agencies. The package now heads to the House for a vote, with a looming deadline for government funding running out this Friday, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to reach a resolution.

via CNBC|

#bipartisan-negotiations #budget-bills #congress

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Nevada Legislature Faces Crucial Votes as Session Nears End.

The Nevada Legislature is rushing to pass a long list of bills on the final day of the 120-day session, including budget bills, school choice, stadium funding, and tax breaks for movie studios. If time runs out, lawmakers may end up in a special session. The session must end by midnight, as mandated by the Nevada Constitution.

via KLAS - 8 News Now|

#budget-bills #nevada-legislature #politics

politics2 years ago•10 min saved

Minnesota Legislature Wraps Up Consequential Session with Infrastructure Package and One-Time Rebates.

The Minnesota Legislature ended its session with Democrats claiming it was "transformational" and "historic," while Republicans called it "partisan" and "bonkers." With a $17.5 billion surplus, Democrats fulfilled nearly every plank of their platform, including codifying abortion rights, paid family and medical leave, sick leave, transgender rights protections, drivers licenses for undocumented residents, restoration of voting rights for people when they are released from prison or jail, wider voting access, one-time rebates, a tax credit aimed at low-income parents with kids, and a $1 billion investment in affordable housing including for rental assistance. Republicans criticized tax hikes, smaller rebate checks, and new spending that could be unsustainable in the event of an inevitable economic downturn.

via MinnPost|

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