Category: Advocacy

UWGP Legislative Update, 6/18/2021

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE June 18, 2021 Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present the June 18 edition of our Legislative Update. This edition is timed with the end of the

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UWGP Legislative Update, 5/6/2021

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE May 6, 2021 Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present the May 6 edition of our Legislative Update. After adjourning for three weeks, the 130th Maine State

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UWGP Legislative Update, 4/8/2021

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE April 8, 2021 Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present the April 8 edition of our bi-weekly Legislative Update. With a seasonal shift upon us, it’s a

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UWGP Legislative Update, 3/25/2021

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 25, 2021 Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present this installment of our bi-weekly Legislative Update. Spring is here, and the smell of fresh cut grass

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UWGP Legislative Update, 3/5/2021

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 5, 2021 Greetings Community Advocate, United Way of Greater Portland (UWGP) is pleased to present our March 2021 Legislative Update. This month we not only get to experience the beauty of nature’s

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Amber’s EITC and CTC Story

Amber’s EITC and CTC Story Amber, a small business owner, and mother of two, relies on the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit that she accesses through CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope)

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Legislative Update: “Yes” on Question 1

On July 14, voters have the chance to vote “yes” on Question 1, which will invest $15 million in the delivery of better internet to unserved and underserved areas of Maine. The bond funds will be matched by $30 million in private, local and federal dollars, tripling the impact of this investment.

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UWGP Legislative Update, 3/13/2020

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE March 13, 2020 Dear Community Advocate, Welcome to a new month of advocacy updates and news from our community and the state. This week’s update includes the debut of our latest advocacy mini-feature,

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