Local aid, pensions key to Carcieri plan
PROVIDENCE - Gov. Donald L. Carcieri tonight unveiled a mid-year state budget package that calls for a $153.89 million cut in local aid, assumes $54 million in savings from pension reforms and eliminates more than 490 vacant jobs as part of an effort to close a projected $357.4 million shortfall.
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