Thousands Of Mainers Stand To Benefit From Closure Of The “Family Glitch.”
The Biden Administration recently announced that the Treasury Department is finalizing a fix to the so-called Family Glitch in the...
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Oct 21, 2022
Five questions candidates for Governor in Maine should be asked to answer at the next debate.
Question 1: At some point in everybody's life, they are going to need to take an extended period off from work. Whether they have a new...
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Oct 14, 2022
RECAP: Maine’s First Gubernatorial Debate.
On Tuesday October 4, Maine Governor Janet Mills, former governor Paul LePage, and independent candidate Sam Hunkler faced off in the...
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Oct 3, 2022
TUNE IN: Commission on Paid Family and Medical Leave Discusses Implementation Of A Statewide Program
On Monday, October 3rd, the Commission on Paid Family and Medical Leave will hold a meeting to discuss the preliminary findings of an...
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Sep 30, 2022
Census Reporting Finds Maine Led the Country In Reducing Rates of Uninsured Residents.
A recent U.S. Census report found that the percentage of Maine residents without health insurance dropped from 8 percent to 5.7 percent...
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Sep 20, 2022
Here’s How Mainers Stand To Benefit From Student Loan Forgiveness.
The Biden Administration recently announced a proposal to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans for graduates across the...
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Sep 6, 2022
Maine’s Revenue Sharing Increase Cuts Taxes For Working Families.
As the cost of living rises in Maine and across the country, we’re thankful that our state lawmakers have been fighting to help working...
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Aug 18, 2022
A Statewide Paid Family Leave Policy Is the Rainy Day Fund Mainers Need.
Without the flexibility to take time off from work, navigating family care needs can be nearly impossible. Unexpected challenges at home...
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Jul 26, 2022
Maine Leaders Continue to Demonstrate Their Commitment to Protecting Abortion Access.
In May, we reported on a leaked draft opinion leak that exposed the U.S. Supreme Court’s intention to reverse Roe v. Wade, the landmark...
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Jun 27, 2022
Maine’s Legislators are Working for Us
The Maine Legislature just wrapped up an incredibly productive session. From healthcare access and affordable housing to tax fairness and...
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Jun 24, 2022
What You Need to Know About Maine’s $850 Inflation Relief Checks
From the gas pump to the grocery store, Mainers are feeling the pain of inflation this summer. The cost of covering basic living expenses...
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Jun 14, 2022
The Earned Income Tax Credit: More Money for Working Mainers
Rising inflation is taking its toll on Mainers. For many working Mainers, it’s a daily struggle to put food on the table, pay bills, and...
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Jun 8, 2022
Tuesday Is Election Day in Maine. Here’s What You Need To Know Before Then.
The primary election in Maine is coming up fast. On Tuesday June 14, 2022, eligible voters across the state will head to the polls to...
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May 26, 2022
Highlights of Maine’s 2022 Legislative Session
Maine’s legislature has been hard at work to provide quality healthcare, affordable housing, a more equitable tax system, and a strong,...
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Apr 27, 2022
The Earned Income Tax Credit is Expanding for Low-Income Mainers
Low-income Mainers are some of the most vulnerable residents in our state. Meager earnings from low-wage jobs often leave families...
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Apr 25, 2022
Electricity Assistance for Small Businesses Passes Legislature
We recently told you that Mainers can expect some relief from high energy costs from LD 1913, legislation sponsored by Senate Majority...
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Mar 18, 2022
A Budget for Maine’s Working Families
It’s been a tough two years for Mainers. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant inflation as supply chain issues persist, made...
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Mar 4, 2022
Protecting Maine's Voters
The right to a secret ballot is fundamental to our democracy. Voters must have the ability to express their preferences freely if true...
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Feb 23, 2022
Massachusetts Provides a Roadmap for Paid Family and Medical Leave in Maine
The Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston has released a case study that presents an...
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Feb 15, 2022
Meeting Maine’s Electricity Needs
A few months ago, the cost of electric power was predicted to skyrocket this year in Maine in response to ongoing supply issues with...
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