A state budget compromise approved by lawmakers Tuesday night would reduce state public assistance funding for Portland by about $400,000 a year and redistribute it to communities around the state. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to change the formula the state uses to help cities and towns pay for General Assistance, a program that provides vouchers for rent, food and other basic needs.
Stories Related to Portland’s General Assistance Costs Poised To Grow
Randy Billings and Steve Mistler, Portland Press Herald
Wed, 06/17/2015 - 7:20am
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