May 8, 2009: Where is the Stimulus Money Going?

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May 8, 2009: Where is the Stimulus Money Going?

Jennifer sat down for an interview with Ryan Low, Maine Finance Commissioner. Jennifer asks him about the stimulus money coming in to the state: how much, where it's going, who oversees it. We'll also get an update on the state revenue shortfall from him. The second segment is an interview with the new director of the Portland Museum of Art, Mark Bessire. He is a rising star in the Maine art world - former head of the ICA at MECA and the Bates College Museum of Art. He's considered to be an innovator so we'll focus on the role of an art museum in the 21st century and his vision for the PMA.

This week Jennifer sits down for an interview with Ryan Low, Maine Finance Commissioner. Jennifer asks him about the stimulus money coming in to the state: how much, where it's going, who oversees it. We'll also get an update on the state revenue shortfall from him. The second segment is an interview with the new director of the Portland Museum of Art, Mark Bessire. He is a rising star in the Maine art world - former head of the ICA at MECA and the Bates College Museum of Art. He's considered to be an innovator so we'll focus on the role of an art museum in the 21st century and his vision for the PMA. Watch The Program Now Click on the "PLAY" icon in the image to view the program. Related Links: The Federal Stimulus Maine Stimulus Information www.maine.gov/recovery Federal Stimulus Information www.recovery.gov Recent MPBN News Stories: Stimulus Vote Gets Mixed Reaction From State Lawmakers - Mar. 26, 2009 Governor Offers More Details On "State of the State" Intiatives - Mar. 11, 2009 Hospitals To Benefit From Stimulus Package - Feb. 26, 2009 Maine's Stimulus Share Now Estimated at $900 Million - Feb. 20, 2009 Lawmakers Look to Stimulus to Help Fund State Programs - Feb. 17, 2009 Advocates for Restaurant Employees Call for Wage Hike - Feb. 13, 2009 Stimulus Vote Gets Mixed Reaction From State Lawmakers - Feb. 10, 2009 Accounting Error Digs Bigger Hole In State Budget - Jan. 21, 2009 Maine Awaits Federal Stimulus - Jan. 5, 2009 State Legislators Seek Financial Help From Congress - Dec. 23, 2008 Recent Maine Watch Programs: U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe - Apr. 17, 2009 The Budget & The Stimulus - Mar. 13, 2009 Mark Bessire, Director, Portland Museum of Art Portland Museum of Art www.portlandmuseumofart.org Bates College Museum of Art abacus.bates.edu/acad/museum ICA at MECA www.meca.edu Recent MPBN News Stories: Portland Museum of Art Gets New Director - Jan. 19, 2009 Portland Museum Hosts Arctic Exploration Exhibit - Mar. 24, 2009 Recent Maine Watch Programs: The Maine Art Scene - Feb. 8, 2008 Web Extra: Artist Amy Stacey Curtis - Feb. 8, 2008 Web Extra: Extended Round Table Discussion - Feb. 8, 2008 Other Related MPBN TV Programs: The Maine Art Museum Trail Series Peregrine Falcon chicks www.briloon.org


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