Maine Governor Mills Backs Budget Deal with Paid Family Leave and Child Care Funding

Maine Governor Janet Mills has announced her intention to sign a bipartisan budget agreement that includes funding for paid family and medical leave as well as tax cuts for retirees. The budget, which totals over $800 million, also includes investments in child care and initiatives to support emergency medical services and homelessness. The agreement will be presented to the full Legislature for votes next week, and its strong bipartisan support suggests it will likely pass.