Governor Janet Mills addresses the pressing issues facing the state during the pandemic. We'll discuss the controversies over how to continue to reopen the economy, how to start the school year, and how to enforce Covid-19 safety guidelines statewide. We will also find out what financial support the state is offering those suffering from the pandemic, and how Maine is paying for these funds.
Maine CDC director Nirav Shah also join us for a few minutes for an update on the ongoing work to stem the spread of Covid-19.
Guest: Governor Janet Mills, serving since January 2019 as Maine's 75th governor
Call-in guest: Nirav Shah, director, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources
- Tracking The Pandemic: Are Coronavirus Cases Rising Or Falling In Your State?
- Janet Mills calls for sweeping spending cuts to offset pandemic losses
- Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find
- Maine Faces A Budget Shortfall In Excess Of Half A Billion Dollars
- Maine Lawmakers Advance Expansion Of Rights For Wabanaki Tribes, But Hurdles Remain
- 'I Don't Feel Safe' — Many Maine Teachers Are Anxious About Returning To The Classroom
- Maine's Party Leaders Are At Odds Over Calling A Special Session
- Face Coverings: How Has Mask-Wearing Become Polarizing & What Are Mainers' Attitudes Toward Masks?
- Mills Says She Won't Get Involved In Potential Ballot Campaign Over CMP Transmission Line (2019)
- Maine Dems, GOP react to Biden's selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate