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flag Maine lawmakers file 250+ emergency bills to prepare for potential Trump administration policies and economic challenges.

flag Maine lawmakers have filed over 250 emergency bills ahead of the next legislative session, primarily to counter potential policies from President Trump’s second term, including health care cuts, immigration enforcement, and federal funding reductions. flag Key priorities include protecting Medicaid, preventing premium spikes from expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, and addressing economic impacts from a possible government shutdown. flag Lawmakers are also focusing on AI regulation, property tax relief, and replacing lost federal funds, amid concerns over dwindling state revenues and rising inflation. flag While some bills are symbolic, such as naming the potato the state vegetable, others aim to mitigate financial strain on families. flag The Legislative Council will review which measures advance, as lawmakers prepare for a contentious 2026 election cycle amid growing fiscal uncertainty.

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