James Leggate is an government news correspondent at ENR. He has reported on a variety of issues for more than 10 years and his work has contributed to several regional Associated Press Media Editors and Murrow award wins.
The continuing resolution to fund the government through Sept. 30 next goes to the Senate, where it will need bipartisan support to avoid a shutdown and an interruption of government funding and services.
The $1.1-billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is still in design, but a $242-million federal grant is on hold after an executive order from President Donald Trump.