Relations between Senate Democratic and Assembly Republican leaders trying to cut a final state budget deal are becoming increasingly toxic.
During dueling press conferences Tuesday, each side accused the other of bargaining in bad faith and refusing to yield on key points, which they claimed has led to the current impasse.
The accusations marked the first time the two sides — which have sought until now to portray the negotiations as cordial but marked by serious policy differences — suggested that they no longer trust each other in the talks.