“From 55 percent school funding, to full revenue sharing, to increased property tax relief, to health care, and much more, this budget makes important, meaningful, and historic progress for Maine people,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I applaud the members of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee for their hard work in reaching this unanimous, bipartisan agreement.”
Below is a rundown of key budget points, shared through a news release jointly released by the offices of Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau.
“Today, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a bipartisan proposal that finally makes good on our longstanding commitment to Maine schools, property taxpayers, and municipalities,” said Senate President Jackson. “It also responds to the hardships that Mainers experienced during this pandemic.”