Matt Dunlap’s Warning: “Often, You Only Know What You Are Told”
In his February 12, 2025 testimony supporting LD 127, Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap used a powerful historical example to demonstrate why independent oversight matters. By contrasting an 1881 report praising the State Reform School with an investigation uncovering troubling conditions experienced by children, Dunlap reminded lawmakers that transparency and accountability are essential because, as he stated, “Often, you only know what you are told.”
Families, Advocates, and Gubernatorial Candidate to Convene in Maine for Child Welfare and Family Court Reform
Families, advocates, and 2026 gubernatorial candidate Derek Levasseur will gather in Trenton on April 18 for a public event focused on DHHS oversight, family court reform, and accountability in systems affecting Maine children and families.