Overview

• Democratic Gov. Janet Mills of Maine proposes budget revisions to address housing, childcare, and nursing facility rate reform.
• The revised budget plan includes $22 million for affordable housing and $5 million to help mobile home residents purchase their parks.
• Projected surplus from higher-than-anticipated tax revenues allows for the additional one-time spending.
• Lawmakers are racing to finalize the budget before the statutory adjournment date of April 17.
• The proposal aims to use surpluses for immediate needs while avoiding expansion of ongoing services that require future funding.