Mass. lawmakers approve final state budget

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BOSTON (AP) — With the new fiscal year set to begin Sunday, Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a final version of a $32.5 billion state budget proposal.

Senators voted in favor of the proposed budget Thursday, shortly after the measure passed in the House of Representatives. It now heads to Gov. Deval Patrick, who has 10 days to review, sign it and issue any vetoes.

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