Republicans are making a campaign issue out of the projected budget gap

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 562

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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As Mainers begin casting votes to determine who will control state government next, a $1 billion projected budget gap has become political fodder.

The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services’ Bureau of the Budget last week projected a structural gap in the general fund of $1.085 billion for the 2028-2029 biennium, the first two-year budget the next governor and Legislature will be tasked to craft. Maine also has a separate highway …

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