Editorial: Budget megabill looks particularly bad for Maine

MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • June 15, 2025

The “signature” undertakings of the “big, beautiful bill,” the looming federal budget reconciliation package sent to the U.S. Senate by the House, will disproportionately hurt people on low and middle incomes, older people and people living in rural areas. Those categories capture many who live in Maine. The tax cuts outlined by this sprawling bill will need to be offset by absolutely lacerating cuts to essential programs: to health care and food assistance; to the National Park Service. Our senators in D.C. must be absolute in their opposition to this legislation.