PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Lawmakers in Rhode Island are taking a look at Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s $8.5 billion state budget recommendation.

The House Finance Committee on Wednesday began its evaluation of the revenue-and-spending plan for the financial year beginning July 1.

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