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Rep. Laurel Libby

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Rep. Laurel Libby

Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) joins host Matt Gagnon for her monthly segment. She discussed the ongoing budget debates in Augusta, emphasizing that the current supplemental budget is a response to the Democrats’ overspending and poor fiscal management, particularly regarding the MaineCare expansion. Libby criticized the Democrats for not budgeting adequately for MaineCare, leading to a $11.79 billion biennial budget. She highlighted her opposition to the supplemental budget, citing her amendments to repeal free college and make the Paid Family Medical Leave Act optional. Libby predicted that the upcoming biennial budget debate would follow partisan lines, with potential tax increases. She reiterated her refusal to support any supplemental budget.

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