January 3, 2022 • Sue Hamlett
Here are some key protections and benefits related to the Covid-19 pandemic that are still in effect, and what we know about how long they may last in Maine.
December 7, 2021 • Frank D'Alessandro
Maine has an eviction problem--and we need federal resources to help us address it
November 29, 2021 • Kathy Kilrain del Rio
Know the facts about public charge before you let it keep you from getting help that you and your family need.
October 8, 2021 • Oriana Farnham
On October 8, 2021, a new law will go into effect that helps protect children’s TANF benefits. Under this new law, there are no more full-family sanctions. This is a big win for cutting child poverty in Maine!
July 29, 2021 • Kate Brennan
This legislative session, we saw important housing gains. We also had housing heartbreaks. Here's where things landed in Augusta.
July 26, 2021 • Ann Danforth
It is time to reimagine and rebuild Maine’s safety net. Maine took some positive steps toward real reform this legislative session, but more is needed as we look ahead to next year.
July 9, 2021 • Kathy Kilrain del Rio
This legislative session was whirlwind and while we aren’t quite finished, we wanted to take a few moments to share some of the progress we’ve made this year.
May 12, 2021 • Deb Ibonwa
Maine Equal Justice supports LD 1695 as a first step toward strengthening General Assistance (GA), which has for years now become one of the primary housing resources for so many Mainers, especially during the COVID pandemic
May 4, 2021 • Frank D'Alessandro
Maine Equal Justice supports LD 913 because we must prevent tenant blacklists from coming to Maine.
April 14, 2021 • Joby Thoyalil
It is well established that there are significant racial disparities across systems in Maine and that the State has not previously invested in reducing those disparities at the level we are calling for today. This is not a coincidence.