In his weekly radio address Saturday, Baldacci says Maine’s budget for 2011 is the same as it was in 2001, and actual state spending has decreased every year since 2008 to close the revenue gap created by the global recession.

Baldacci points to a Wall Street Journal story highlighting actions governors of other states have taken to cope with the recession. They include things like consolidation, holding back on taxes, hiring freezes and spending cuts.

Baldacci says that if those themes sound familiar, they should because Maine’s done them all. He says that sets the stage for economic recovery.

In the Republican response, Sen. David Trahan of Waldoboro says Maine’s not doing so well at creating jobs. Trahan points to a Forbes Magazine ranking of “best states for business and careers” and Maine ranked lowest of all 50 states.