Maine budget-writing committee makes bipartisan compromise on budget that provides tax relief

The Maine Legislature's budget-writing committee has reached a bipartisan compromise on the remaining $800 million to $900 million in spending in the upcoming budget, providing startup funding for paid family leave, investing more in child care and providing tax cuts for retirees.

The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee began voting after midnight and didn't wrap up until nearly 4 a.m. Wednesday. The panel adopted the plan on an 11-1 vote.