Not everybody was happy, and those bruised feelings could be a sign of things to come as the session rolls on.

“Making this a better budget does not make it good,” said Assistant Senate Minority Leader Justin Alfond of Portland, who voted against the bill. “Democrats feel strongly that this budget does not reflect Maine values. It’s time to put this behind us and refocus our efforts on the issues that matter most to Maine people, like how to get people back to work and a few more dollars in their pockets.”

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