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Based on two independent studies done in 2012 and 2013, the law is not working as intended.

LD 2 sets up a process to review legislation to see what impact it would have on historically disadvantaged racial populations.

Information about help paying for medications

by Elizabeth H. Kilbreth, PhD, September 2017

Ten simple tips for advocacy. 

Maine Equal Justice (MEJ) provides training across a wide spectrum of areas: Food Supplement Benefits, General Assistance, Health Care, Immigrant Access to Safety Net, Legislative Advocacy, TANF/Aspire/PaS and customized training. 

Mesmo que nunca tenha declarado imposto de renda, o Crédito tributário por filhos de 2021 pode chegar a até US$ 3.600 por filho. Esta é uma mudança muito importante. O Governo Federal ajuda muito mais as famílias que têm filhos! 

Maine’s Unemployment Extended Benefit Program (EB) is no longer available. Can I still get unemployment benefits?  Maybe. You may still be able to get unemployment benefits is you are eligible for one of these programs...

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) will provide life-changing relief to Mainers who are struggling to rebuild their economic security because they’re facing eviction, hunger, job loss, and more. The ARP will invest more than $6 billion in Maine that will dramatically reduce financial stress, hunger, housing insecurity, and health care costs for many and set the stage for a stronger and more equitable recovery. State level action will be key to optimizing the full impact of the ARP here in Maine.