452 | With a Budget Shortfall Looming, What Comes Next for Maine Public Defense w/Frayla Tarpinian

Today, Hunter was joined by Maine's Frayla Tarpinian, the new Executive Director of Maine's Commission on Public Defense Services.

Guest:
Frayla Tarpinian, Executive Director, Maine Commission on Public Defense

Resources:
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Coverage of the Shortfall
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