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Lawmakers Look to Establish Affordable Public Health Care Option for All Mainers
A recent survey revealed that a majority of Mainers believe they are one medical emergency or illness away from financial disaster. The...
Jul 12, 2023
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Maine Legislators Look to Address Income Disparity in the Healthcare Sector
In Maine, our hard working healthcare workers play a critical role in ensuring that our families and communities remain healthy and safe....
Apr 24, 2023
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State Legislators Look To Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Prescription Drug Prices For Mainers.
Every year, Mainers across the state are forced to forgo their prescription drugs due to the cost. As we’ve reported in the past, over...
Mar 16, 2023
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The PFML Commission And PFML Ballot Initiative Organizers Both Agree: Mainers Need A Strong Policy.
Earlier this month, the Commission on Paid Family and Medical Leave held its final meeting to discuss its findings and recommendations...
Dec 30, 2022
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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...
Oct 25, 2022
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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...
Sep 30, 2022
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Maine Small Businesses To See Decreased Health Insurance Premiums Next Year.
For the first time since 2001, Maine’s small businesses can expect to see decreased health insurance premiums under a new law proposed by...
Sep 26, 2022
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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...
Jul 26, 2022
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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...
Jun 27, 2022
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Addressing The Rising Costs of Prescription Medication
Every year thousands of Mainers are forced to cope with the sky-rocketing costs of prescription medication by forgoing the healthcare...
Apr 13, 2022
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Easy Enrollment: Ensuring Every Mainer has Affordable Healthcare
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important for Mainers to have access to affordable healthcare. Yet costs...
Apr 12, 2022
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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...
Apr 7, 2022
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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...
Mar 18, 2022
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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....
Feb 14, 2022
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What We’re Fighting For in 2022
It’s a new year, which means a new legislative session is underway. Our leaders in Augusta made great strides last year to make...
Jan 25, 2022
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Celebrating Maine’s Healthcare Achievements
This month marks three years since Governor Mills vastly expanded Medicaid in the state of Maine. On her first day in office, Governor...
Jan 12, 2022
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What Makes a Strong Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy?
The Commission on Paid Family and Medical Leave is in the midst of crafting its recommendations for Maine’s statewide Paid Family and...
Dec 6, 2021
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How Can We Support Maine’s Veterans?
Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor the brave people who have served our country. Our veterans gave all of themselves for us, but...
Nov 11, 2021
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Should Children Be Vaccinated for COVID-19?
With the recent announcement that the FDA and CDC have approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, parents rightfully have...
Nov 10, 2021
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A New Public Health Insurance Option for Mainers
Last week, Governor Mills announced that Maine will become one of the latest states to offer a statewide health insurance market under...
Oct 14, 2021
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