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 26, 2022
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...
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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
The Fight For Safe And Affordable Housing In South Portland.
As we’ve reported in the past, lawmakers have been making great strides in their efforts to address Maine’s housing crisis. But despite...
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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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May 3, 2022
Big Box Stores Will No Longer Dodge Their Fair Share of Property Taxes.
An ongoing battle between Corporate America and municipal government is finally drawing to a close. Last week, Maine lawmakers passed LD...
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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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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 15, 2022
Funding Maine Schools In Uncertain Times
It’s been a tough few years for Maine students and educators. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions in the...
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Apr 12, 2022
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...
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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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