Governor Baldacci's letter to Maine's Legislative Leadership regarding Curtailing State Spending
December 18, 2007
Honorable Beth Edmonds, President of the Senate
Honorable Glenn Cummings, Speaker of the House
Honorable Elizabeth H. Mitchell, Senate Democratic Leader
Honorable John L. Martin, Assistant Senate Democratic Leader
Honorable Carol Weston, Senate Republican Leader
Honorable Richard Rosen, Assistant Senate Republican Leader
Honorable Hannah M. Pingree, House Democratic Leader
Honorable Sean Faircloth, Assistant House Democratic Leader
Honorable Joshua A. Tardy, House Republican Leader
Honorable Robert H. Crosthwaite, Assistant House Republican Leader
2 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0002
RE: Notice of Curtailment
Dear President Edmonds, Speaker Cummings and members of Leadership,
Please find attached a copy of the curtailment order identifying the specific allotments curtailed, the extent of curtailment of each allotment and the effect of each curtailment on the objects and purposes of the program so affected.
In addition to a temporary curtailment of allotments in the General Fund, I will be proposing a more comprehensive package of recommendations for the supplemental budget in the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. The supplemental budget proposal will adjust some of the individual curtailment items that otherwise would be necessary to balance the budget if no legislative action is taken, and will also provide a plan to bring the General Fund budget for FY09 back into balance.
Sincerely,
John Elias Baldacci
Governor
