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Democrats Keep State Spending Down

budget growth by administration

Source: Office of Governor John Baldacci

Above is a graph of the percentage of growth in the state's budget by administration. Since Governor John Baldacci was elected in 2002, Democrats in the House and Senate have worked closely with the Governor to make sure that our state's budget has grown only at 3.03 percent.

Compared to previous administrations, this modest growth represents a reduction in state spending and a responsiveness by the Democratic Majority to do more with less.

Another breakdown of the administrations follows:

Longley: 10.57%
Brennan: 10.5%
McKernan: 5.92%
King: 5.55%
Baldacci: 3.03%

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Structural Gap Continues Downward Trend

Structural Gap

Source: Office of Governor John Baldacci