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Tax season is here. We know, we know — it's the most exciting time of the year. While you're filling out your tax return forms, you can do something quick and easy to help boost Clean Elections.

Some of our priority bills had their public hearing last week, and it was a marathon of a day. These bills have advanced to the next step — a work session scheduled for Wed., February 15. Members of the VLA committee will workshop the bill language and details.

The League of Women Voters of Maine is returning to the State House for Advocacy Day 2023. While we celebrate our 103 birthday, guests will join us under the dome for a day of speakers, education, and action around strengthening our democracy.

Public hearings are the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony. It's an important step in the process. Here's how you can use your voice to take action.

Today is the first public hearing for some of our priority bills. During a public hearing, anyone can offer an opinion on the legislation. It's an important part of the process.

We hope that you're staying safe on this chilly Saturday ❄️ Here's our Volunteer Blitz for February. The League has several ongoing projects and teams that could use dedicated folks.

You’re personally invited to Advocacy Day 2023, a time to celebrate our birthday and lobby for important issues in Augusta. We’re turning 103 this year, and we look good for our age, but the work is far from done.

Now that preliminary bills are out, it's almost time for public hearings. This is the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony — an important step in the process.

It's go time! 🏋️🏋️ The preliminary bill titles have been published online, and Augusta is in full force with both chambers in session.

Today marks 13 years since the landmark decision in the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission U.S. Supreme Court case. Since then, the rise of independent expenditures and lack of disclosure have created an ocean of dark money in politics.