News Articles

Apr 12, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, April 12
By: Jen Lancaster

Almost 109 years ago on April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank. That’s fitting because we're hoping to sink a number of bad voter ID bills and bills aimed at gutting Maine's Clean Election program.

Apr 5, 2021
Advocates, Secretary Bellows, legislators to speak in support of online voter registration
By: Jen Lancaster

Advocates, lawmakers, and Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will be speaking in support of legislation to bring online voter registration to Maine at a public hearing before the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee this morning at 10:00 a.m.

Apr 5, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, April 5
By: Jen Lancaster

April and May will be two of our busiest months. It's prime time for local elections and town meetings, legislative action in Augusta, contacting legislators to support the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1), and coming together for our biennial Convention. Let's get to it. 

Apr 1, 2021
New Report On The State Of Our Democracy
By: Jen Lancaster

After a tumultuous year in American politics, Democracy Maine releases the second edition of their report, State of Maine Democracy, that assesses the health of the state’s government and democracy. The first edition was released in April 2020, just after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mar 29, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, March 29
By: Jen Lancaster

While we're keeping an eye on Federal bills, we're also keeping an eye on several bad photo ID bills that would restrict voters from participating in our elections. We're also gearing up to testify in support of the OVR bill. 

Mar 24, 2021
Maine needs online voter registration
By: Jen Lancaster

Online voter registration is a safe, efficient, and convenient way for eligible individuals to register to vote. It’s time for Maine to join the 40 other states that offer online voter registration, but we need your help to make this a reality. 

Mar 22, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, March 22
By: Jen Lancaster

We're tuning in to the hearing on D.C. Statehood, celebrating the win over LDs 2 and 102, and prepping to oppose several bad photo ID bills.

Mar 19, 2021
Action Under the Dome for Monday, March 15
By: Jen Lancaster

If you were a fan of the old 1901 Maine state flag, then we have some sad news. The flag bill was rejected in the Maine House. But there's some good news as well — it's Statehood Day!

Mar 16, 2021
Midcoast March Newsletter
By: Susie Crawford

Check out what we have planned for April. Susana Hancock, who facilitates the state league's Outreach and Education team, will be our guest at the next Midcoast meeting. 

Mar 9, 2021
The League Reports Smooth Voting at Polls
By: Jen Lancaster

The League reported that through 8:00 PM on Election Day, polling in the Senate District 14 special election has successfully concluded. We monitored all 11 polling sites in the District.