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Senators urge the House to approve D.C. budget bill | Virginia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-05-15 15:59:00


Lawmakers from Virginia and Maryland are urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to use its own funding. The Senate passed the measure two months ago, but House Republicans have stalled it. The bill aims to prevent a \$1.1 billion budget cut, which could lead to layoffs of police and teachers. Senators Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, Chris Van Hollen, and Angela Alsobrooks are pressuring the House, noting that bipartisan support exists, including from President Trump. The delay also risks economic fallout, including federal layoffs and harm to D.C.’s public services.

(The Center Square) – The District of Columbia’s legislative neighbors are going to bat for it as the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have stalled funding for the nation’s capital.

Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark Warner, D-Va., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., are pressing Republican House leadership to “take up and pass” legislation to “allow” the district “to use its own local funding.”

The lawmakers say it has been two months since the Senate passed the legislation, which was introduced and co-sponsored by the group – underscoring that the legislation passed the upper chamber unanimously.

The House initially passed a funding bill for the district to return to previous spending levels from 2024. The bill would reduce the budget by $1.1 billion, which Mayor Muriel Bowser and the senators warn could lead to the district laying off police and teachers.

The Senate ultimately passed an updated funding bill to include the $1.1 billion.

President Donald Trump has also expressed support for the spending measure.

Kaine underscored the bipartisan support for the legislation and echoed Bowser’s warning.

“Republican House leadership’s decision to stall a bipartisan bill – which even President Trump supports – to allow D.C. to spend its own money is ridiculous and wrong,” said Kaine. “Law enforcement officers’ salaries and the quality of D.C.’s public schools and transportation have hung in the balance for months because of the House’s failure to act. It’s time for Speaker Johnson to do his job, and bring this bill up for a vote like he promised.”

Alsobrooks, a freshman senator, highlighted the potential economic impact on the region, citing federal layoffs.

“I worked with my fellow DMV senators to pass a bipartisan solution to the $1.1 billion budget cuts in the disastrous CR,” said Alsobrooks. “It has been waiting on the House’s vote for two months. At a time when our neighbor D.C. is experiencing economic hardship and hundreds of civil servants, many of whom are Marylanders, are losing their jobs in the district, we need to make sure this budget fix gets passed.”

 

The senators’ pressure comes on the heels of Bowser announcing plans to build a new stadium for the Washington Commanders, relocating them back into the district at a cost of $2.7 billion. The project would include $2.5 billion worth of subsidies, according to the stadium financing blog Field of Schemes.

Despite the stadium project, House members haven’t indicated whether the proposed project could potentially be behind the funding pause.

In February, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn, introduced legislation to repeal the district’s Home Rule Act after the lawmakers said the legislation was due to the “mayor and City Council’s failure to prevent violent crime, corruption, and voting by noncitizens.”

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Centrist

The article reports on a specific political issue concerning funding for the District of Columbia, presenting statements and positions from lawmakers across the political spectrum, including Democratic senators advocating for funding and Republican efforts reflected in the House’s stalled action. The language used is primarily factual and neutral, citing direct quotes and legislative actions without using loaded or emotive language that favors one side. While it includes criticism from Democrats about the House Republicans’ stance, it also notes bipartisan elements such as President Trump’s support and Republican legislation to repeal the Home Rule Act. The overall framing sticks to describing events and perspectives rather than promoting a particular ideological viewpoint, thus maintaining a balanced, factual tone.

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Health survey seeks to improve Western Tidewater community care

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SUMMARY: The Western Tidewater Health District will soon conduct a confidential community health survey door-to-door in Franklin, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, and Southampton. Health workers aim to hear residents’ voices to better understand local health challenges, risky behaviors, and service needs. According to Dylan Evans, a local health emergency coordinator, this HIPAA-compliant survey will identify key health disparities and improve prevention, education, and harm reduction efforts. Scheduled for July 8th and 10th, the survey seeks real input beyond data to enhance community care. Every response helps shape healthcare services, promoting a healthier Western Tidewater community.

Local health workers in Western Tidewater will survey residents on July 8th and 10th to assess community health needs.

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Tuesday forecast: First Alert Weather day

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SUMMARY: Tuesday brings a First Alert Weather day with a rising chance of thunderstorms developing late afternoon. Morning and midday rain chances are minimal, especially for the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where rain arrives late. Storms start near Albermarle, Nelson, and surrounding counties around 4-5 PM, moving into Richmond by 6 PM. These slow-moving storms could produce hours of showers and thunder. By midnight, storms taper off with lingering clouds and showers overnight. Wednesday features morning and midday rain with highs near 83°F, then clearing by afternoon. Thursday warms to 91°F with a slight shower chance. Friday offers the best day—lower humidity and pleasant Fourth of July weather.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather day as an approaching cold front could spark strong to severe storms in the evening.

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Virginia voters cast ballots in 11th district primary | NBC4 Washington

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SUMMARY: In Northern Virginia, thousands of voters participated in a rare late June primary for Virginia’s 11th congressional district, left open after Democrat Gerry Connolly’s recent passing. Democrats voted at 17 locations using firehouse primaries, with about 30,000 ballots cast so far. They choose among ten candidates, including Connolly’s endorsed former chief of staff, James Walkinshaw, and state Senator Stella Piekarski. Republicans voted at a single location, selecting from seven candidates aiming to strongly support Donald Trump’s policy agenda. GOP voting ended at 4 p.m., with results expected soon; Democrats vote until 7 p.m., possibly delaying final results until early morning.

Voters in Virginia’s 11th district head to the ballot box for a primary to fill the seat previously held by Gerry Connolly, who died of cancer in May. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
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