Governor Mills has proposed a two-year state budget that sets health care as its first priority without raising taxes. It would fund Medicaid expansion, using moneys from the state's general fund account. The budget allots $5.5 million to address the opioid crisis and $10 million to tobacco and nicotine prevention, particularly directed toward preventing use by youth and young adults. It also commits significant funds to rebuilding the public health infrastructure. Governor Mills will deliver her budget address to a joint session of the Legislature Monday evening, February 11.

General information about the budget can be found here:

Governor’s Press Release

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-unveils-first-biennial-budget-proposal-2019-02-08

Governor’s Budget Overview

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/sites/maine.gov.governor.mills/files/inline-files/Governors%20Budget%20Overview%20FY%202020-2021_0.pdf

Budget documents can be found here:

• General Fund Recommended Biennial Budget 2020-2021:

            Fiscal Note

           Part A

           Part B

            General Fund Bill Language

• Highway Fund Recommended Biennial Budget 2020-2021:

          Fiscal Note

          Part A

           Highway Fund Bill Language

• General Fund Recommended Supplement Budget 2019:

         Fiscal Note

          Part A

         General Fund Bill Language FY 2019