Senate passes bill to prevent $1B D.C. budget cuts

The Senate has unanimously passed a bill to prevent a $1 billion budget cut for the District of Columbia. This legislation allows D.C. to maintain its budget instead of reverting to 2024 levels. The bill now moves to the House, which is currently on recess but will consider it when they return in late March. The budget issue arose from a previous funding package that did not include necessary provisions for D.C.'s budget. D.C. officials and residents had protested against the proposed cuts, emphasizing the need for local governance. The Senate's action aims to resolve the budget situation without federal funding involvement.