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Maine lawmakers file 250+ emergency bills to prepare for potential Trump administration policies and economic challenges.
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.
Key priorities include protecting Medicaid, preventing premium spikes from expired Affordable Care Act subsidies, and addressing economic impacts from a possible government shutdown.
Lawmakers are also focusing on AI regulation, property tax relief, and replacing lost federal funds, amid concerns over dwindling state revenues and rising inflation.
While some bills are symbolic, such as naming the potato the state vegetable, others aim to mitigate financial strain on families.
The Legislative Council will review which measures advance, as lawmakers prepare for a contentious 2026 election cycle amid growing fiscal uncertainty.
Los legisladores de Maine presentan más de 250 proyectos de ley de emergencia para prepararse para las posibles políticas de la administración Trump y los desafíos económicos.