3/5 + Repealing the income tax so the wealthiest make no contribution to our budget — $3B loss in state revenues — no specification regarding what gets cut as a result
+ Removing healthcare access to Mainers who became eligible under MaineCare expansion which voters passed in 2017
+ Removing healthcare access to Mainers who became eligible under MaineCare expansion which voters passed in 2017
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+ Removing funding for free community college for our young people
+ Prohibiting state agencies from filling vacancies indiscriminately, including positions like child protective services, corrections officers, and state police
So, we have a sense of what they wanted to happen with the state budget. I’m glad these amendments were rejected. We passed a reliable, responsible budget for Maine people.