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Portland school board advances $179M budget that would increase tax rate by 5.68%

Portland school board advances $179M budget that would increase tax rate by 5.68%
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![](https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/04/43534176_20260408_buildings8827.jpg?w=1024) The budget passed after a series of amendments Tuesday. It now goes to the City Council and then to voters in June.