Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, discussed the recent legislative session focused on budget negotiations. Despite a 31-2 Senate vote and a 2/3 House vote, the supplemental budget failed to pass due to Senate inaction. A baseline budget was passed, avoiding a July 1 government shutdown, but a people’s veto remains a concern. Future budget work will address cuts, new initiatives like free community college, and funding for the free school meals program. The state auditor’s report on 2024 finances is pending review. The legislature is also addressing the federal government’s compliance deadline on transgender athlete policies, with over 2000 bills in session, including those related to Title IX.