Posted on 10/04/2002 6:24:02 AM PDT by SheLion
Edited on 04/13/2004 2:08:23 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Gov. Angus King said Wednesday he will call a special session to take care of a $240 million budget shortfall before the next Legislature is seated even if no deal emerges first.
King, who has drawn up a set of proposals to bridge the budget gap, said he remains hopeful an agreement can win broad support before the full Legislature is called to the State House. The Appropriations Committee plans to open budget hearings next week.
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