缅因州民主党人通过了113亿美元的预算,避免关闭, 但面临共和党对资金的批评. Maine Democrats pass $11.3B budget, avoiding shutdown but facing GOP criticism over funding.

缅因州民主党人通过了113亿美元的州预算, 没有共和党的支持, Maine Democrats have passed an $11.3 billion state budget without Republican support, avoiding a government shutdown. 预算维持了大多数方案目前的供资水平,包括直接护理工作者1.95%的生活费调整,同时保留免费社区学院。 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. 然而,它在第二年没有为缅因州照料工作提供全部资金,导致争议。 However, it does not fully fund MaineCare for the second year, leading to controversy. 共和党人批评预算无视他们的投入和超支。 Republicans criticize the budget for ignoring their input and overspending. 预算旨在确保医院在7月1日前付费。 The budget aims to ensure hospitals are paid by July 1.