Maine’s budget is growing because Maine is investing in Maine

By: Ryan Tipping

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 1,137

Last Updated: 6 days, 11 hours ago

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This commentary was originally published at the Maine Center for Economic Policy blog.

As candidates campaign across the state this year, voters will hear some politicians claim state spending is out of control. What they may not hear are the real reasons for the spending increases, what it’s paying for, or where Maine stands compared to the rest of the country in terms of spending.

The truth is simple: after a period of …

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