Lead Maine Resources
Your toolkit to understand the issues and take action
Understanding the Issues
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Solar Subsidies
VIEW: Solar SubsidiesThe average Maine ratepayer is paying $275 more per year in “stranded costs” for politicians to subsidize large solar developers.
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Child Care Crisis
VIEW: Child Care CrisisOnerous rules raise costs, pricing providers out of the market and leaving Maine families with fewer options every year.
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Protect Girls’ Sports
VIEW: Protect Girls’ SportsMaine girls deserve a fair, safe, and level playing field
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Certificate of Need
VIEW: Certificate of NeedMaine is one of 35 states with Certificate of Need (CON) laws that increase the cost of healthcare and decrease availability, making care scarcer.
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Maine’s Tax Burden
VIEW: Maine’s Tax BurdenMaine is the 5th most taxed state in America and Augusta Democrats aren’t done yet. While families struggle to make ends meet, the Legislature keeps finding new ways to take…
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MaineCare Costs
VIEW: MaineCare CostsMaine spends $1.4 billion annually on MaineCare, with over 83,000 able-bodied adults now enrolled since expansion under Obamacare.
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Maine’s Biennial Budget
VIEW: Maine’s Biennial BudgetMaine’s state spending has increased 65% since 2018, with the biennial budget growing from $7 billion to nearly $12 billion.
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Ranked-Choice Voting
VIEW: Ranked-Choice VotingRanked-Choice Voting (RCV) was sold as a way to give voters more voice. In practice, it is confusing and actually erases votes. Maine’s own Supreme Court called it unconstitutional.
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Energy Policy
VIEW: Energy PolicyMaine residents pay electricity rates at least double than other rural states due to costly renewable energy mandates and subsidies.
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Education Freedom
VIEW: Education FreedomMaine’s education system is failing despite 125% increased spending, with only 1-in-4 fourth graders reading at grade level.
Watch & Learn
Want to get involved but not sure how? Just watch & learn!
Activism How-to Guides
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How to Write & Submit Letters-to-the-Editor
Learn how to craft compelling letters-to-the-editor that get published and influence public opinion in your community with these expert tips.
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How to Write & Submit Testimony About a Bill
Learn how to make your voice heard on pending legislation with practical tips for writing effective testimony and submitting it online or in person.
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How Does a Bill Become Law?
Learn the complete legislative journey from initial bill idea through committee review, chamber votes, and governor approval in this comprehensive guide to lawmaking.
View PDF: How Does a Bill Become Law?
Civic Engagement


Register to Vote
Make sure your voice counts by registering to vote and staying informed about upcoming elections.


Request Absentee Ballot
Learn how to request an absentee ballot so you can vote on your schedule without missing important elections.


Find your elected officials
Quickly identify the local and state officials who represent you and learn how to contact them.
