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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 33 MIN

Maine at an Economic Crossroads with State Rep. Laurel Libby | Let People Prosper Ep. 188

from Let People Prosper · host Vance Ginn, Ph.D.

When a state’s budget grows 65% in seven years while families feel poorer, something isn’t adding up. That’s the story unfolding in Maine politics right now. Government spending has surged, taxes remain high, and yet affordability continues to erode. In Episode 188 of the Let People Prosper Show, we dig into what’s happening—and what could change.I recently spoke with Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby, a small-business owner, mother of five, and one of the most outspoken reform voices in Augusta. She didn’t enter politics for prestige. She stepped in because she saw Maine drifting away from transparency, fiscal responsibility, and accountability.If you care about government spending, education, healthcare, taxation, and economic growth, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.🎧 Listen to the full episode of the Let People Prosper Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Find out more about my work at Ginn Economic Consulting here: vanceginn.com and get show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.

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