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Legislative Update for May 9, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 9, 2023 TWO PRIORITY CHILD CARE BILLS: It is going to be a busy day in the Maine State House tomorrow, Wednesday May 10! Child care advocates from across the state will be joining together… Read More

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Legislative Update for April 12, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 12, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates!  We are expected to have some sunshine in Southern Maine this week. Magic is happening underground, with flowers and other vegetation starting to rise. To get the Legislative Update delivered… Read More

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Legislative Update for March 29, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 29, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates!  Spring is in the air – specifically that long-awaited smell of the soil as it emerges from under the snow. In Augusta, after a slower-than-usual start to the Session, we… Read More

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Legislative Update for February 28, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 28, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates!  Welcome back to our Legislative Updates on this last day of February.  To get the Legislative Update delivered to your inbox every other week, sign up at https://p2a.co/18Gvy47 or email advocacy@uwsme.org. … Read More

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Legislative Update for February 7, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE February 7, 2023 Greetings Community Advocates!  Welcome back to our regular Legislative Updates, and happy February.  To get the Legislative Update delivered to your inbox every other week, sign up at https://p2a.co/18Gvy47 or email advocacy@uwsme.org.  GENERAL UPDATE… Read More

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Legislative Update for January 19, 2023

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE January 19, 2023 Happy New Year Community Advocates! Welcome to the First Regular Session of the 131st Maine Legislature, which convened for the first time on December 7, 2022, and is set to adjourn on June… Read More

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United Way Takes Action for Families Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness

Southern Maine is facing a fast-growing emergency as more than 1000 individuals, including many asylum seekers, are on the verge of losing their housing. Since 2021, the federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program has helped families and individuals… Read More

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Fall Public Policy Update

United Way Southern Maine’s Fall Public Policy Update United Way of Southern Maine wants every eligible voter to have the opportunity to cast your ballot. It’s a great way to let your voice be heard and drive positive… Read More

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UWSM Legislative Update, 5/2/2022

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 2, 2022 Greetings Community Advocates, THANK YOU! With your help, we achieved some major victories for our community during the Second Regular Session of the 130th Maine Legislature. Today, we are celebrating. We also want to… Read More

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UWSM Legislative Update, 3/23/2022

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 23, 2022 Greetings Community Advocates, This week is expected to see a lot of activity around the supplemental budget. The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee is busy holding work sessions to discuss and vote on… Read More

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