Publications

Two legal advocacy groups that work with immigrants in Maine expressed deep concerns about this week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow the public charge rule to take effect while the legal challenges continue, saying it will hurt the health and well-being of immigrant communities in Maine.

Maine people need more health care, not less! Far too many Mainers cannot afford the care they need. The pandemic and recession has made the need more urgent.

As Maine struggles to recover from the worst economic downturn in decades, inequality continues to grow as more and more families are left behind. According to recent data from the American Community Survey, slightly more than 14 percent of Maine’s population lives in poverty. It doesn’t have to be this way.

A Snapshot of Maine Equal Justice in Action in 2013 featured more than 60 different legislative initiatives, and more than 50 trainings and workshops, reaching close to 1,500 social service and health care providers and advocates.

Executive message from Robyn Merrill, financial reports and list of board members, staff and supporters.

•    If you got unemployment insurance anytime in 2021 you may be at risk for an overpayment of benefits. 
•    If you are found to have been overpaid benefits you may be required to repay unemployment benefits you got since January 1, 2021.
•    Keep reading to find out if you need to take action now!
 

Même si vous n’avez jusque-là jamais fait de déclaration de revenus, le crédit d’impôt pour enfants de 2021 peut s’élever jusqu’à 3 600 USD par enfant. C’est un changement important. Le gouvernement fédéral aide les familles ayant des enfants de manière beaucoup plus conséquente !

Many people don’t apply for unemployment insurance benefits because they think they are not eligible when in reality they could get benefits. Find out if you are eligible by applying!

The Build HOPE Project will help lift families out of poverty and will address Maine’s workforce shortage by strengthening the HOPE program.