Maine Governor Mills confronts $118M Medicaid shortfall, plans budget without raising taxes.

Governor Janet Mills of Maine is facing a $118 million shortfall in Medicaid funding (MaineCare) due to higher enrollment, post-pandemic healthcare use, and inflation. This is part of a larger $450 million projected deficit over the next two years. Mills plans to introduce a supplemental budget to cover the current shortfall without using the state's reserve or raising income taxes, while also focusing on key commitments like expanding healthcare and education funding.

January 07, 2025
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