June 16, 2015

The Latest: Maine Senate backs $6.7B bipartisan budget deal

11:00 p.m. (EDT)

The Republican-controlled Maine Senate has given initial approval to a two year, $6.7 billion budget agreement that cuts income taxes, boosts property tax relief and increases funding for schools.

The Senate voted 34-1 In favor of the spending plan on Tuesday. The Democratic-controlled House supported the bill ...

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