Senate prevents $1 billion cuts for Washington D.C

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, which would have severely impacted services. The bill now moves to the House, where lawmakers are on recess but are expected to address it when they return later in March. The 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 correct the oversight and ensure the district can use its own tax revenues.