Supplemental budgets are typically straightforward, since they address urgent needs. But the tumult of the past few months has shown that after lengthy negotiations and two agreements that fell apart, we cannot count on Senate Republicans. 🧵 - ThreadSky

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speakerfecteau.bsky.social • 12 days ago

Supplemental budgets are typically straightforward, since they address urgent needs. But the tumult of the past few months has shown that after lengthy negotiations and two agreements that fell apart, we cannot count on Senate Republicans. 🧵

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speakerfecteau.bsky.social•12 days ago

As a result, nursing homes, hospitals, and care for kids and adults with disabilities are being pushed to the brink. We must urgently address the supplemental budget in combination with the biennial budget, in order to put Maine people first and end the political posturing. 🧵

speakerfecteau.bsky.social•12 days ago

Democrats are not willing to risk a government shutdown or neglect our state’s health and well-being. It’s time to move forward. 🧵

speakerfecteau.bsky.social•12 days ago

I hope our colleagues across the aisle will join us to ensure that the basic functions of state government - and the services so many Maine people depend on - are not placed in jeopardy. Read more: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/14/politics/state-politics/maine-legislature-continuing-services-budget-mainecare-deal-collapse/

joebendel.bsky.social•12 days ago

But wait, according to Congressional democrats, government shutdowns are now a good thing. Shouldn't you shut down Maine too, out of solidarity?

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