Senate To Vote On Bill Giving More Time For Local Budgets

By SUSAN HAIGHAssociated Press
HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Democratic legislative leaders say they want to give Connecticut municipal leaders more time to pass local budgets, given the uncertainty surrounding the state budget and level of aid to cities and towns.
Senate President Martin Looney says he expects the Senate will vote Wednesday on a resolution giving municipalities until June 30 to pass local tax and spending plans. If it clears the Senate, which is evenly divide