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Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Commissioner Heather Johnson
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We speak with Commissioner Heather Johnson On The “Back To Work” Program To Help Unemployed Maine People Rejoin Workforce. The first-come, first serve program will use $10 million in federal funding, and could reach up to 7,500 Mainers.

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