Representative Ryan Fecteau discussed the Maine legislature’s supplemental budget, highlighting two primary issues: addressing a gap in MaineCare due to pandemic-delayed healthcare, economic recovery, and inflation, and combating the spruce budworm infestation threatening Northern Maine forests. The budget, approved 11-0 by the Appropriations Committee, faces Republican opposition, particularly over MaineCare reforms. Fecteau emphasized the urgency of passing the budget as an emergency measure to avoid financial strain on hospitals and forest devastation. He remains hopeful for bipartisan support, despite recent setbacks in negotiations.