Senate panel debates reserves as natural-disaster bill could free $155 million Lawmakers on a Senate panel debated whether to keep reserves near 28% or plan for 30% if a pending natural-disaster bill is enacted; staff said the bill would remove a $155 million booking and free up operating reserves but warned that rating agencies consider multiple factors beyond a single percentage.

Senators are at a crossroads: should they prioritize emergency funds or unlock $155 million for immediate needs with a natural-disaster bill?

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