AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Legislature has adjourned, but Republican leaders are urging Democrats to reconvene to consider funding for the state’s nursing homes.
Senate Republican Leader Michael Thibodeau said Tuesday that the funding crisis for the state’s nursing homes is an important enough issue to bring lawmakers back to Augusta. Republicans want to reconsider a bill submitted by Gov. Paul LePage in the final hours of the session that would provide $5 million for the nursing homes immediately.
Lawmakers rejected the bill before they adjourned last week after LePage said he’d veto it if it were amended.
Democratic leaders accused Republicans of politicizing the issue and point to $4 million they’ve approved for nursing homes starting in July and $10 million the following two fiscal years, drawing down additional federal funds.
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less