Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Friday, the Senate passed its version of the state’s operating budget for next year. Finance Co-chair Lyman Hoffman said the plan spends $5.7 billion in state money – only about $10 million less that the total amount the governor proposed in December.
There was no opposition to the budget. The plan will return to the House for a confirming vote.
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