Matt Gagnon criticized the Maine Senate’s proposal to impose a millionaire tax to fund 55% of education, noting that Maine’s educational performance has declined despite increased funding. He highlighted that Maine now ranks below Mississippi in education, despite significant budget increases. Gagnon argued that increased spending has not improved outcomes, citing his children’s dislike for social-emotional learning (SEL) programs. He accused politicians of using emotional appeals to justify higher spending. Paul from South Portland agreed, emphasizing the public’s disengagement and the manipulative nature of political rhetoric.
Matt returns after the weekend and welcomes Jeremy Mixer to the Producer’s chair for the next two weeks while Danny is on vacation. Matt and Jason talk about this weekend’s sports, and how we are on the verge of the most exciting time of the year to be a sports fan!
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
