Under Governor Janet Mills, the Maine State General Fund budget has seen a significant increase, rising by approximately 61% to 65% compared to the final budget of her predecessor, Paul LePage.
Budget Growth Comparison (General Fund)
The budget is typically managed in biennial cycles. Here is how the General Fund spending has evolved:
| Biennium | Total Spending | Notes |
| 2018–2019 | $7.22 Billion | Final budget under Gov. Paul LePage |
| 2020–2021 | $7.83 Billion | First Mills biennium |
| 2022–2023 | $8.69 Billion | Increased education & healthcare spending |
| 2024–2025 | $10.47 Billion | Included significant pandemic-era adjustments |
| 2026–2027 | $11.93 Billion | Proposed/Enacted (includes 2026 supplemental) |
The “State House” has played a primary role in not only approving but often expanding the spending levels seen since 2019.
Annie Steiner
CEO, Greenprint
The average Maine household is paying roughly $930 more per month in 2026 to maintain the same standard of living they had in early 2021.
Maine consistently ranks among the top 10 highest states for overall tax burden.
As of 2022/2023 data, Maine’s tax burden was approximately 11.7% of personal income, ranking 10th highest in the nation.
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