Democrats praised the budget for boosting funding for public transportation and cost-of-living adjustments to some retirees, while Republicans criticized film tax credits and the corporate minimum tax.
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With House Finance Committee poised to unveil state budget bill, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio provides an update on his health, saying he hopes to return soon and will seek re-election.