BOSTON (AP) — Democratic leaders in the Massachusetts House and Senate say they’re hopeful a budget deal is near.
House and Senate negotiators have been holding closed-door talks on the $41 billion spending plan that was supposed to be in place by July 1.
No deal has been reached and Massachusetts remains the only state without a permanent budget in place.
Senate President Harriette Chandler said both sides are working hard and are trying to come up with a final budget as quickly as possible.
House Speaker Robert DeLeo said he’s disappointed a final compromise plan hasn’t been reached, but said he too remains hopeful.
Both leaders spoke with reporters Monday after a meeting with Republican Gov. Charlie Baker.
The Legislature is scheduled to end formal sessions for the year on July 31.
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