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Maine Democrats pass $11.3B budget, avoiding shutdown but facing GOP criticism over funding.
Maine Democrats have passed an $11.3 billion state budget without Republican support, avoiding a government shutdown.
The budget maintains current funding levels for most programs and includes a 1.95% cost-of-living adjustment for direct care workers while preserving free community college.
However, it does not fully fund MaineCare for the second year, leading to controversy.
Republicans criticize the budget for ignoring their input and overspending.
The budget aims to ensure hospitals are paid by July 1.
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Los demócratas de Maine aprueban el presupuesto de $11.3B, evitando el cierre, pero enfrentan críticas del Partido Republicano sobre el financiamiento.