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State Senator Matt Pouliot

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State Senator Matt Pouliot

Posted on August 8, 2022 by dmartignetti

Assistant Senate Republican Leader Matt Pouliot speaks to Matt about Maine’s labor participation rate and what he hopes to be addressed in the upcoming session.

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