Sen. Mark Dion on opiates, poverty and why legislators don’t always vote their conscience

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Sen. Mark Dion on opiates, poverty and why legislators don't always vote their conscience

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This week on the Beacon Podcast, Taryn Hallweaver interviews Sen. Mark Dion, Democratic candidate for governor. Also: Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro is facing a recall as he continues to lash out, the legislature takes some good votes on immigration, democratic rights and Medicaid expansion, and Mike and Taryn recap the Democratic primary debate.

Plus: We read some listener mail and invite you to join the Beacon book club. We’re reading Rise, Decline and Renewal: The Democratic Party in Maine by Doug Rooks.

You can ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182.

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Correction: Rep Ben Collings is Sen. Dion’s campaign manager.

Dion official photo.