Maine Legislature Approves PFML, Governor Expected to Take Action on Bill Soon
Last week, the Committee To Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program approved a new version of LD 1964: the bill that...
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- Feb 3
Check Your Mailbox! Energy Relief Payments Are On the Way.
Starting this week, the first round of $450 energy relief payments are in the mail, and heading to eligible Maine taxpayers! This...
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- Jan 13
Governor Mills Recently Unveiled Her Two-Year Budget Proposal. Here’s What You Need To Know.
The Mills administration recently unveiled its budget proposal for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. The $10.3 billion two-year budget proposal...
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- Jan 9
Maine Legislature Passes Bipartisan Heating Relief Bill To Help Curb Rising Energy Costs This Winter
Last week, the Maine Legislature voted to approve a proposal from Governor Mills to provide heating assistance to Mainers amid inflation...
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- Oct 28, 2022
Energy Assistance is On the Way for Small Businesses
In response to this year’s massive swing in electric rates, the Maine Legislature and Governor Mills passed LD 2010 – a bill proposed by...
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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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- 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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- 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 2, 2022
New Law Provides Electricity Assistance For Maine Small Businesses
In April, the Maine Legislature passed LD 2010 – a bill proposed by Senate President Troy Jackson to provide small businesses some relief...
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- May 31, 2022
How Maine Is Handling PFAS Contamination Across The State.
Last year, high levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances referred to as PFAS were discovered in a number of Maine wells,...
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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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- May 11, 2022
What the Roe v Wade Battle Means For Abortion Access In Maine.
The future of abortion access hangs in the balance for millions of women across the country. Last week a draft opinion leak revealed that...
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- Apr 19, 2022
Electricity Assistance Bill Signed Into Law
As inflation rises, it’s getting harder to meet some of our basic needs. Trips to the grocery store are breaking the bank. Home heating...
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- Apr 7, 2022
Fixing the “Family Glitch” in Maine and Nationwide
The Affordable Care Act was a major step forward for health insurance in the United States. For the first time, millions could access...
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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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- Feb 14, 2022
The Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, Explained
It’s been a difficult two years for Maine. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people lost their jobs and many industries have suffered....
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- Feb 8, 2022
Mainers with Fixed Incomes are Receiving Property Tax Relief
People from all over the country have sought a little piece of Vacationland during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the supply of affordable...
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