Join us at the State House for all things health! Some of the progress we hope to make this year: including more people in Maine Care, making sure health insurance claims aren't denied by AI, and allowing communities to open harm reduction health centers (where people who use drugs can obtain needed care). We'll start with some training: we'll learn ... Read More
Nearly all of us benefit from public services at some point in our lives, whether it's public schools, home health care, child care, or affordable housing. And we accept that we all need to chip in so we can all have nice things. But now we are facing a state budget shortfall because for too long lawmakers have refused to ... Read More
Help us work toward the childcare system we all deserve—one that provides the foundation children need, is affordable, and pays early childhood educators like the professionals they are. We'll start with some training: we'll learn about the policies, how to have good lobbying conversations, how to find our way around the state house complex, and who we need to talk ... Read More
Come to the State House to let our elected leaders know we are ready to power Maine forward with reliable, affordable clean energy. Speak out in support of legislation to create new jobs and support our economy by transitioning too 100% clean electricity by 2040. Schedule: 8:30 AM –9:15 AM: Check in at the State House Welcome Center for an ... Read More
Housing Justice Maine is hosting a Housing Lobby Day to remind Gov. Mills to fund more housing projects to protect Maine residents from being unhoused and fund more projects for our unhoused Mainers now! RSVP here!
June is crunch time in the legislature, and it's up to us to demand that our representatives put money behind the things we know are important—including investments in housing security, healthcare, childcare, clean energy, and so much more. At 8:30 we'll start with some training: we'll learn about the policies, how to have good lobbying conversations, how to find our ... Read More
The Lobby Team Information Meeting is an online session for both new and returning members, where we’ll walk through the updates to the lobby team and what they mean for the upcoming legislative session. You’ll meet several lobby team leaders, learn about our new structure, and hear how we plan to support members throughout the session. We’ll outline what the ... Read More
Join the MPA Lobby Team monthly meeting to make your voice heard at the State House. You’ll get updates on priority bills, help plan lobby days and meetings with lawmakers at the State House and in their home districts, build your advocacy skills, and work with other members to take action on MPA priorities during the legislative session. RSVP here!
Join the MPA Lobby Team monthly meeting to make your voice heard at the State House. You’ll get updates on priority bills, help plan lobby days and meetings with lawmakers at the State House and in their home districts, build your advocacy skills, and work with other members to take action on MPA priorities during the legislative session. RSVP here!