452 | With a Budget Shortfall Looming, What Comes Next for Maine Public Defense w/Frayla Tarpinian

Hunter is joined by Maine’s Frayla Tarpinian, the new Executive Director of Maine’s Commission on Public Defense Services.


Guest:
Frayla Tarpinian, Executive Director, Maine Commission on Public Defense

Resources:

Website:
https://www.maine.gov/pds/

Coverage of the Shortfall:
https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/02/04/facing-imminent-13m-shortfall-committee-advances-bill-to-shore-up-public-defense-services/
https://www.mainesenate.org/senate-gives-initial-support-to-sen-carney-bill-to-fund-public-defense-services-protect-constitutional-rights/

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