It seems that deal has been reached between the House and Senate on the 2007 supplemental budget. I don’t want to get too much into the details, but it appears that the taxpayers have scored a victory.

I’ll post details as the come in.

[UPDATE - 9:39pm] There will be a press conference at 10:15pm to announce the agreement. Basically the agreed budget will reduce the $214 million in pork to around $60 million and property owners will be given a tax credit or grant of some sort. I’m still waiting on exact details, but this is what I’m hearing right now from several sources.

[UPDATE - 9:54pm] Travis Fain from the Macon Telegraph, who is one of the best political reporters in Georgia, confirms the press conference and gives more details on the budget agreement.

[UPDATE - 10:18pm] Here is more from 11 Alive.

[UPDATE - 10:32pm] Richardson has released a statement. I’m sorry but I’m calling BS on it. That is a load of crap.

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