Thank you Rep. Pluecker, Sen. Ingwersen and Rep. Meyer, and Gov. Mills for pushing back against federal harm and ensure Mainers have the food they need for healthy futures.

Maine’s SNAP program was created almost 30 years ago to bridge the gap from federal cuts that prevented many immigrants from meeting basic needs. Our lawmakers, then and now, understood that everyone deserves enough to eat, no matter where they were born or how much money they make.

The state budget is a menu (of sorts). So what did the legislature just 'order up' that will serve Maine people with low incomes? Here are some of the changes and info about how they could affect you: vist.ly/4ysws

🥧 🥧 Today is Tax Day, and while DC is making it harder for regular people to get by, Maine is cutting "the pie" more fairly! Maine passed the Millionaire’s Tax so we can fund more of what our communities need to thrive. #TaxFairness4ME

Thank to you to Project Home Maine for your part in making the EPP such an effective program! The work continues, but these funds are a critical piece of housing affordability for Mainers.

Renters led the charge for rent relief and got $11 million to stop evictions! We call on legislators to pass the budget, which includes $11 million for the Eviction Prevention Program. Thank you Dems on the budget Committee who supported EPP, esp sponsor Rep. Rana and Rep. Dhalac for your advocacy!

After enacting the deepest SNAP cuts in history last year, President Trump’s 2027 budget would continue to make groceries less affordable for low-income families. It would slash the WIC fruit & vegetable benefit by $1.4 billion & eliminate a food program for low-income seniors.

Supplemental budget bill heads to full Maine Legislature after committee vote The proposal now heads to the full Legislature for debate and potential approval before the scheduled end of the session.

The state budget was voted on late Wed night by the Appropriations Committee, and now goes to the full legislature. It includes $11 million for the Eviction Prevention Program, a millionaire tax, and many other priorities we've been working for together!

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This may be the last chance to tell legislators to include the Eviction Prevention Program in the budget - lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a state budget, maybe even working through this weekend.

Send emails to the lawmakers working on the budget: vist.ly/4wiip

Now may be the last chance to tell legislators to include the Eviction Prevention Program in the budget - lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a state budget, maybe even working through this weekend.

Email all the lawmakers working on the budget: vist.ly/4wgft

This may be the last chance to tell legislators to include the EPP in the budget!

Send emails to all lawmakers working on the budget with a few clicks: vist.ly/4wfar

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Find out more about EPP: maineequaljustice.org/policy-and-solutions/hou...

We're asking for FULL funding of the Eviction Prevention Program! You can help here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-augusta-fun...

The eviction experience comes directly to lawmakers in Augusta today. "From High Rents to Hope" is a storytelling walk through that will make renters heard!

As one the storytellers, Stacie, says, "I know that if lawmakers really saw what was happening they would do something about it.”

📣 Join us next Thursday at the State House in Augusta to tell the real story of renters in Maine, and get the Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) funded in the budget! Don't forget to sign up here >> vist.ly/4vmaf and follow our FB event for more information. 📣 Join us next Thursday at the State House in Augusta to tell the real story of renters in Maine, and get the Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) funded in the budget! Don't forget to sign up here >> vist.ly/4vmaf and follow our FB event for more information.

📣 Join us next Thursday at the State House in Augusta to tell the real story of renters in Maine, and get the Eviction Prevention Program (EPP) funded in the budget! Don't forget to sign up here >> vist.ly/4vmaf and follow our FB event for more information.

⚖️ TODAY from 9 - 12! Meet us at the State House to connect with policymakers & learn more about the critical role of civil legal aid in Maine. At 11, join us at our press conference!

Can’t Make it to Augusta? Email your legislators to support civil legal aid in the budget: vist.ly/4vfa5

Maine medical groups, immigration advocates warn of chilling effect of ICE access to Medicaid data The groups are urging the state's congressional delegation to strengthen privacy protections amid a Department of Homeland Security funding standoff.

ICYMI: "We're calling on our members of Congress to include limitations on immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, and that would include healthcare settings, public health facilities, schools, childcare centers."

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📣 Medical professionals, health advocates & immigrant rights groups have called on lawmakers to safeguard health privacy as President Trump’s administration consolidates Medicaid data for its immigration enforcement agenda.
✍️ Full text: vist.ly/4v4uv

Fund the Eviction Prevention Program and keep Maine kids at home | Opinion Legislators have a choice in this year's budget: invest in solutions that keep families together or let high rents drive them into crisis.

"...But eviction is also preventable, and the Maine Legislature and Gov. Mills currently have the opportunity to fund a meaningful solution, the successful Eviction Prevention Program or EPP." (2/2)

Fund the Eviction Prevention Program and keep Maine kids at home | Opinion Legislators have a choice in this year's budget: invest in solutions that keep families together or let high rents drive them into crisis.

"For families, evictions mean empty savings, disrupted jobs and education, and sometimes living in shelters, cars or overcrowded living situations. Children lose their schools, routines and communities, the very things that help them feel safe and learn... (1/2)

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✍️ 38 organizations (from all over Maine!) have signed a letter to legislators who are writing the budget, and leaders in Augusta, asking them to fund the Eviction Prevention Program!
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Thanks to so many groups speaking up for Maine renters, cities and towns to stop evictions!

Don’t miss out: you may be owed a tax refund or tax credits. See how GetYourRefund.org can help you file your taxes for free!

Legislators are listening - we CAN help stop evictions in Maine! Contact Augusta now: vist.ly/4t4np
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The EPP helps Maine families facing deeply unaffordable rents, and gives cities and towns a targeted, proven tool to respond to federal cuts and rising costs.

🙌 🙌 Your emails to legislators (like the Eviction Prevention Program itself!) ARE WORKING. Lawmakers listen when public support rises, and that's critically important right now as the state budget gets written.

Email Augusta now & ask them to FUND eviction prevention: vist.ly/4sqti

Maine's eviction prevention program has run out of funding — when advocates say it's needed most Maine launched an $18 million eviction prevention program almost two years ago to provide short-term financial assistance to families struggling to make ends meet. Supporters say it's been a success, allowing most participants to stay in their homes.

Ask legislations to fund rent relief NOW: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-augusta-fun...

Maine's eviction prevention program has run out of funding — when advocates say it's needed most Maine launched an $18 million eviction prevention program almost two years ago to provide short-term financial assistance to families struggling to make ends meet. Supporters say it's been a success, allowing most participants to stay in their homes.

"In the short term, the rental assistance helped families stay together, avoiding homeless shelters, child welfare offices and eviction court, Schrage said. But there are more lasting benefits as well."

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💗💗 A Valentine with impact! Send emails to your legislators to let them know YOU LOVE homes for all. The Evicition Prevention Program needs your support! vist.ly/4rk3n

💘💘 We've fallen in love with affordability & are breaking up with regressive taxes in our state budget breakdown: vist.ly/4rhkt

🚫 We CAN help stop evictions in Maine! Contact Augusta now to add your voice: vist.ly/4rcbz

The Eviction Prevention Program helps ME families facing deeply unaffordable rents, and gives cities and towns a targeted, proven tool to respond to federal cuts and rising costs. vist.ly/4rcc6

👉 More info about how EPP helps: maineequaljustice.org/site/assets/files/5836/2...