“I would like to thank the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee for taking this important step that will ensure our county jails have the resources they need through the end of the fiscal year. I look forward to the full Legislature acting on this legislation as quickly as possible.
“At the same time, I think this underscores the fact this is a temporary fix and we need to have serious discussions in the weeks ahead about a long-term solution.”
Senate President Michael Thibodeau (R-Waldo)