"Irresponsible and Cruel" Maine Senator Slams Trump's Spending Bill

Trump's big bill threatens to raise taxes on clean energy industry by up to $7 billion, trade group says

Republicans are racing to pass Trump's domestic spending legislation by a self-imposed Friday deadline.

"Irresponsible and cruel" Maine Senator slams Trump's spending bill

After a marathon weekend session, senators are expected to debate several amendments ahead of a final vote Monday on Trump's so-called "big beautiful bill."

Maine enacted 116 bills on the special appropriations table

Photo by Garrick Hoffman.After two long days of committee meetings and floor debates, the Senate gave their final stamp of approval to 116 bills on the special appropriations table while leaving many more in limbo before the Legislature adjourned Wednesday evening. These bills, which were placed on the special appropriations table earlier in the session, had what’s called a fiscal note attached — meaning that each one would impact state revenues…