Housing advocates applaud inclusion of rent relief in Democrats’ budget plan

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Housing advocates applaud inclusion of rent relief in Democrats’ budget plan

Housing advocates are applauding a spending plan passed by Democrats which includes $18 million in funding for rental assistance. Legislative Democrats endorsed a proposed state supplemental budget on Saturday that included funds for a state-run housing voucher program pilot.  The plan, which passed the Democratic-majority Appropriations Committee in a 7-5 vote along party lines, goes beyond what Gov. Janet Mills has already called for to addres…