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There is nothing more timely than Democracy Maine’s new report, State of Maine Democracy, which assesses the health of Maine’s government and democracy. This is the third edition of the report, with the first edition released in April 2020.

The time has finally come for one of our priority bills. National Popular Vote has left the revisor’s office and been given its official LD number: LD 1578.

The League of Women Voters today released a statement expressing support for newly released legislation to enact the National Popular Interstate Compact.

We're looking for dedicated volunteers that will help us educate and inform voters, boost our local guide to government, and inspire youth engagement and write civic resources for teachers.

Last week was a doozy as the Legislature worked to pass the Governor's $10 billion current services budget and avoid a government shutdown.

Women's History Month is coming to a close. As an organization with women in the title, we have to ask ourselves: what does it mean to be an organization called the League of Women Voters in 2023, when the ideas of community action, feminist politics, and voting are each hotly contested?

The League of Women Voters of Maine is pleased to share a newly created resource to empower Mainers to get involved in their local government: our nonpartisan Guide to Local Government in Maine.

It's official — spring is here. Oh, wait: we call it mud season! If all goes well and the current legislative session doesn't get mired down, it should wrap up mid-June.

Last week, the Portland City Council had a pubic hearing on the future of the Clean Elections program, and we are encouraged by the thoughtful discussion and work that has gone into building a solid Clean Elections ordinance.

Another week, another hectic schedule of public hearings and work sessions. We're at the half-way point of the current session, which should wrap up around mid-June.