The Back to Work proposal will also include investments in roads and bridges, working lands and waterfronts, research and development, and energy efficiency. Increasing Childcare: $6 million for grants and low interest loans to renovate, expand, or construct childcare facilities and increase the availability of childcare slots, with half of that money going to underserved communities in rural Maine. Supporting Innovation in Heritage Industries: $50 million for Maine farmers, foresters, and fishermen to increase local processing infrastructure, improve access to markets, and invest in innovation to modernize and add value to products grown, caught, and cultured here in Maine The Governor previewed some of the proposal, including:Įxpanding Broadband: $30 million to expand broadband across Maine, building on the Governor’s successful efforts last year to secure $15 million in new funding for broadband ĭeveloping the Workforce: $25 million for equipment for Maine Career and Technical Education programs and a partnership with Maine’s Community College System to train skilled workers to fill jobs in high-growth industries “We will build that Maine and we will build a better, brighter future for all.” I want a future in this state for every Maine child and I want our young people to know that they don’t have to leave the state to get a first class education and to find work that is gratifying, useful and financially rewarding,” the Governor said. “I want to diversify our economy, providing good-paying jobs in every corner of this state and opportunity for all Maine families. The proposal draws on Maine’s 10-year Strategic Economic Development Plan as well as recommendations from the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee. To accelerate Maine’s economic recovery, get people back to work and diversify Maine’s economy, Governor Mills also announced that, in the coming weeks, her Administration will present to the Legislature a “Back to Work” bond proposal. It is focused on recovery,” she continued.
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“This budget provides basic continuity, consistency, and stability, something our state needs at this time. I am not going to walk away from, or abandon, Maine families in their greatest time of need.”
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During emergencies such as this one, people depend on us to protect children, to secure health care, to safeguard educational and career opportunities and to protect the most vulnerable of our citizens. But history has shown us that we cannot cut our way to prosperity. “I agree that State government cannot be all things to all people all the time.
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“Now is the time to maintain those investments,” Governor Mills said. “This pandemic has not changed those priorities but, rather, only underscored their importance and the importance of our investments in them,” she said. She rejected calls for sweeping budget cuts or efforts to reach into the State’s savings. The Governor underscored the importance of her Administration’s focus on health care, education, and the economy, highlighting proposed investments in Maine’s public health infrastructure and education funding to support Maine children.
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In her State of the Budget Address tonight, Governor Janet Mills declared that her Administration is focused on health care, education, and the Maine economy, saying that her budget proposals maintain stability in these important areas during a time of uncertainty and put Maine on a path to economic recovery. Governor announces “Back to Work” bond proposal to accelerate Maine’s economic recovery, diversify & strengthen economy pays tribute to perseverance of Maine people and those who lost their lives to COVID-19