Maine reported only eight new COVID-19 cases today and we are only one of two states that is reporting a decline in cases. That is, of course, welcome and encouraging news. But I want to be clear: it cannot be cause for celebration, as much as we want it to be. 1/
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Percentage-point difference between this legislator’s topic share and the party median. Bars left are under-indexed; bars right are over-indexed.
Most distinctive Health 15.8 pp above the party median
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Voice fingerprint. 14 topics shown on a symmetric scale from −15.8 pp to +15.8 pp. Most distinctive topic: Health, 15.8 pp above the party median.
Under-indexed Party median Over-indexed
- Health Over-indexed +15.8 pp
- Social Welfare Over-indexed +11.3 pp
- Government Operations Over-indexed +9.2 pp
- Culture Over-indexed +8.1 pp
- Macroeconomics Over-indexed +6.1 pp
- Energy Over-indexed +5.3 pp
- Law and Crime Over-indexed +5.3 pp
- Transportation Over-indexed +5.2 pp
- Civil Rights Over-indexed +5.0 pp
- Education Over-indexed +4.0 pp
- Uncategorized Over-indexed +3.3 pp
- Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce Over-indexed +3.1 pp
- Defense Over-indexed +2.8 pp
- Agriculture Over-indexed +2.7 pp
Bars share a symmetric scale of ±15.8 pp. Showing 14 of 22 topics under the selected ordering. 1 topic matches the party median exactly.
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| Topic | Legislator share | Party median | Difference | Direction | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 15.8% | 0.0% | +15.8 pp | Over-indexed | 139 |
| Social Welfare | 11.3% | 0.0% | +11.3 pp | Over-indexed | 99 |
| Government Operations | 9.2% | 0.0% | +9.2 pp | Over-indexed | 81 |
| Culture | 8.1% | 0.0% | +8.1 pp | Over-indexed | 71 |
| Macroeconomics | 6.1% | 0.0% | +6.1 pp | Over-indexed | 54 |
| Energy | 5.3% | 0.0% | +5.3 pp | Over-indexed | 47 |
| Law and Crime | 5.3% | 0.0% | +5.3 pp | Over-indexed | 47 |
| Transportation | 5.2% | 0.0% | +5.2 pp | Over-indexed | 46 |
| Civil Rights | 5.0% | 0.0% | +5.0 pp | Over-indexed | 44 |
| Education | 4.0% | 0.0% | +4.0 pp | Over-indexed | 35 |
| Uncategorized | 3.3% | 0.0% | +3.3 pp | Over-indexed | 29 |
| Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce | 3.1% | 0.0% | +3.1 pp | Over-indexed | 27 |
| Defense | 2.8% | 0.0% | +2.8 pp | Over-indexed | 25 |
| Agriculture | 2.7% | 0.0% | +2.7 pp | Over-indexed | 24 |
| Public Lands | 2.7% | 0.0% | +2.7 pp | Over-indexed | 24 |
| International Affairs | 2.5% | 0.0% | +2.5 pp | Over-indexed | 22 |
| Environment | 1.9% | 0.0% | +1.9 pp | Over-indexed | 17 |
| Labor | 1.9% | 0.0% | +1.9 pp | Over-indexed | 17 |
| Housing | 1.7% | 0.0% | +1.7 pp | Over-indexed | 15 |
| Technology | 1.6% | 0.0% | +1.6 pp | Over-indexed | 14 |
| Immigration | 0.3% | 0.0% | +0.3 pp | Over-indexed | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | At median | 0 |
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This deadly virus is still here, it is lurking in our communities, and when it takes hold, it can spread dangerously fast. The best thing Maine people can do for our health and for our economy is to stay vigilant. The worst thing we could do is let our guard down now. 2/2
For the sake of Maine children and for the livelihoods of Maine families, a safe return to classroom instruction must be our shared goal, but that goal can't come at the expense of peoples health and safety, regardless of what the Trump Administration says. 1/
Recognizing that friendly magical creatures, like the Easter Bunny, are essential to the health and happiness of Maine children, today I declared them performers of essential services. May this bring hope and happiness to Maine children and families during this difficult time. https://t.co/PAUcoHq1NI
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Today I directed Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife to open all inland waters for fishing immediately through April 30 and to waive the requirement that anglers need a recreational fishing license to fish the inland waters of Maine. 1/
Today, we mourn the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a hero who taught us to hope and fight for a better future, even in a sea of despair. Together let us honor his courage and compassion by never giving up the long struggle he led for a more equal and just nation for all.
Starting Friday, May 1, I am requiring all Maine people to wear cloth face coverings in public places where physical distancing is difficult to maintain, as recommended by the U.S. CDC. 1/
Today, I presented a safe, gradual plan to restart Maines economy, beginning with an extension of Maine's stay-at-home order with modifications to allow for activities and business operations deemed safe. 1/
Today I announced that my administration has secured a major expansion of COVID-19 testing capacity for the State of Maine. 1/