How state funds MaineCare again at center of budget debate

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,683

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Facing simultaneous federal funding reductions and increasing state costs for health care, Gov. Janet Mills’ plan to fill those budget gaps drew mixed feedback during a hearing Tuesday, with many commending the way the proposal would help continue care while others criticized its short-term scope.

“It seems like there are still a lot of unknowns at this point,” Rep. Amy Arata (R-New Gloucester) told Todd Haber, acting deputy commissioner of finance for Maine’s Department …

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