News Articles

Sep 27, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, Sept 27
By: Jen Lancaster

This Tuesday, September 28, is National Voter Registration Day. Make your vote count by getting ready for upcoming elections on November 2. If you've moved recently, be sure to update your registration to your new polling place! 

Sep 20, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, Sept 20
By: Jen Lancaster

This week, we're kicking off the first session in our series Understanding Dawnland Today: The Wabanaki in the State of Maine. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Maine, the series will promote a better understanding of the past and present of the Wabanaki indigenous people. 

Sep 17, 2021
Drafts Of State Senate Redistricting Maps Not Sufficient For Public Input
By: LWVME

The League of Women Voters of Maine issued the following statement on the proposed State Senate maps released by Maine’s Apportionment Commission on Thursday, September 16.

Sep 13, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, Sept 13
By: Jen Lancaster

This week, we're mostly excited for the potential arrival of new legislative/district maps. You can learn more about the redistricting process and how it affects your community during our webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

Sep 6, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, Sept 6
By: Jen Lancaster

Today is Labor Day, which became a Federal holiday in 1894 to celebrate the solidarity of unions and the working class. Here are two pieces to dive into as we recognize the efforts of working people who fought for their rights...

Aug 30, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, August 30
By: Jen Lancaster

Summertime in Maine is coming to a close. If you can believe it, we're already looking ahead to November and the Referendum Election. If you're the overachiever, you can now apply for your absentee ballot through the Secretary of State's website.

Aug 16, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, August 16
By: Jen Lancaster

Our Advocacy Committee met after a brief summer hiatus, and we're considering which bills we want to pursue in the 2022 session. Cloture is September 24 — that’s the deadline for submitting new bills to be considered in the second session. After such a successful 2021 session, we're buzzing with excitement for what comes next. 

Aug 9, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, August 9
By: Jen Lancaster

It may seem like all's quiet in Maine, but legislators are already thinking about bills for the next session in 2022. And so are we. Cloture is September 24 — that’s the deadline for submitting new bills to be considered in the second session next year.

Jul 26, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, July 26
By: Jen Lancaster

It's Disability Pride Month. On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, becoming the first major effort to fight for equality for people with disabilities. We believe that voting is the most fundamental expression of citizenship in our democracy, and we'll continue to fight systemic ableism and to improve access to the ballot for all Mainers — of all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Jul 12, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, July 12
By: Jen Lancaster

It’s time to celebrate. We just had one of our most successful legislative sessions. Almost all of our priority bills have been signed into law or are sitting on the Governor’s desk waiting to be signed. Thank you to our League artillery who contacted their legislators or who volunteered on our Advocacy Committee.