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Wednesday Topics & Your Calls!

Jacob from Waterboro called in to ask about the 80,000 homes shortage statistic in Maine, which was derived from a state-commissioned study. The number might be outdated and could be larger now. Jacob also noted the state’s low birth rate, with only 1.4 births per woman, contrasting with the replacement level of 2.1. Despite this, domestic immigration is filling the gap. David from California questioned the integrity of the Consumer Fraud Division of the Department of Justice. The conversation also touched on the challenges of housing market dynamics and the inefficiencies of government agencies.

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