The new revenue forecast brings the projected surplus to nearly $373 million over the next 2 years and is likely to increase pressure on lawmakers to make more investments to help struggling Mainers.
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Advocates have called for restrictions on military-style weapons, a waiting period on gun purchases and a red flag law to make it easier to take guns away from people in crisis.
Republicans say the Democrat-run state has spent $34 million on shelters, hotels, and luxury apartments for migrants, even as shelters for veterans face huge cash shortfalls.