April 18, 2024 — The Maine legislature has taken a significant step by passing the supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. This budget, proposed by Governor Mills, includes a substantial $60 million to aid Maine communities and businesses recover from the devastating storm damage. These funds will be allocated to the working waterfront communities, underlining the importance of their role in the state’s economy as soon as possible under the law.
The House of Representatives approved the budget by a 75-63 vote just after 4 a.m. Thursday. According to the Portland Press Herald, the Senate followed with a 19-14 vote, and the decision came after an all-night debate in the final hours of this year’s legislative session. Gov. Mills issued this statement after the Legislature passed,