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Mass. Senate unveils budget proposal
Updated: 05/16/2008 07:12 AM
By: Ryan Burgess

MASSACHUSETTS -- The Massachusetts state Senate just unveiled its version of a $28 billion budget plan.


As the Senate released details of its proposed budget plan, Republicans are pledging to re-file Governor Patrick's casino bill.


Now, the Senate's budget relies heavily on new taxes and about $400 million from the state's rainy day fund. Officials said that's not a big surprise, but what is more of a gamble is an announcement from some Republican leaders to file Governor Patrick's casino bill as an amendment to the spending plan.


Budget proposal unveiled
The Massachusetts state Senate just unveiled its version of a $28 billion budget plan. Ryan Burgess has the latest.
Although the House overwhelmingly defeated the bill earlier this year, Republicans said they want to give the Senate, which has supported expanded gaming in the past, a chance to vote.

At this point, Governor Patrick has not said whether or not he'll support the Republican amendment.





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