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What’s in the Final Budget Proposal From Gov. Janet Mills?
Maine GOP lawmakers oppose $300 relief checks, favoring federal-style tax cuts they say offer longer-term economic benefits and better target those in need.
- Wednesday, Mills unveiled a supplemental budget proposing $300 relief checks for about 725,000 Mainers, funded by drawing $218 million from the Budget Stabilization Fund.
- Last week, Mills framed the plan as part of a three-part affordability agenda while running for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing housing, health care, and immediate plus long-term relief.
- The supplemental budget also includes $70 million for housing and relies on the fund's about $1 billion balance, while her office said checks could be distributed quickly.
- GOP leaders urged adopting four tax cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill instead of $300 checks, saying Maine could forgo $137 million in revenue, but warned it could harm the credit rating.
- Lawmakers must approve the plan and debate is expected to continue in the coming weeks with a public hearing likely soon as Democrats hold a narrow 75-73 House majority.
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What’s in the final budget proposal from Gov. Janet Mills?
The Democrat released a supplemental budget that serves as the final spending plan of her tenure.
·Maine, United States
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Janet Mills’ $300 checks fall short in addressing Maine’s affordability crisis
Gov. Janet Mills’ focus on affordability in her annual — and final — State of the State address aligns with the major concerns of Mainers, and Americans. In numerous polls, people have identified the increasingly high cost of living as a top concern. This isn’t just about the cost of groceries and gas. It’s about the fundamentals of everyday living — health care, housing, child care, education.
·Bangor, United States
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