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I do not hesitate to collect a deer carcass from the roadway; this is necessary to provide for my family.

Trooper Jon Brown of the Maine State Police, on how the legislature's decision to freeze state merit and longevity pay in 2013 is taking a toll on his family finances.

Trooper Jon Brown of the Maine State Police, on how the  legislature's decision to freeze state merit and longevity pay in 2013 is taking a toll on his family finances.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.