State revenue forecasters are predicting the state will have $223 million more to spend by the end of the state fiscal year in June and an additional $71 million for the following two-year budget cycle.

That prompted Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Republicans to offer their ideas for how to use the money.

Mills will present lawmakers with her proposal in the coming weeks, which will include support for “housing, food insecurity, emergency medical services and other priorities,” she said in a Friday statement.

She’s also proposing to use some of the money to help cover the cost of the Dirigo Business Incentive program that’s designed to help Maine companies pay for worker training and capital investments.

House and Senate Republicans released a joint statement to call for tax cuts.

“Today’s Revenue Forecast Committee meeting should be great news for Maine taxpayers if it leads to lower taxes for workers and their families,” the statement says.

Republicans say inflation has put a serious dent in most people’s purchasing power.

“People are struggling to heat their homes, pay their electric bills, buy groceries, fill their gas tanks, and pay rising prices on everyday items,” they said.

Last month, Democrats pushed through a $9.9 billion, two-year state budget to fund continuing services without Republican support.

The state also has more than $900 million in its rainy-day fund.

“Maine continues to stand on strong fiscal footing thanks in part to our responsible approach to budgeting and our strategic investments that have supported Maine people, strengthened our economy, and led to record high savings,” Mills said.