Maine Chamber of Commerce urges lawmakers to oppose Gov. Janet Mills' supplemental budget

On 2026-04-08, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce publicly opposed Gov. Janet Mills' supplemental budget proposal. Chamber President Patrick Woodcock urged lawmakers to reject the package, objecting to the proposed 2% surtax on incomes over $1 million and the use of the state's rainy day fund. The budget was moving next to the Maine House and Senate for votes in Augusta.