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Denominations Condemn Separation Of Families
The Maine Council of Churches opposes, in the strongest terms, the policy of separating children from their parents at the southern US border and is grateful that President Trump has issued an executive order ending the practice after an outcry from leaders
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MCC Executive Director condemns Use of Romans 13
Executive Director condemned the U.S. Attorney General for using Romans 13 as a defense to justify separating children and their parents at the southern border.
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Maine Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Maine Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Maine faith leaders host drug overdose death vigil at State House
Faith leaders gathered in Augusta on Wednesday to host a vigil for the hundreds of people in Maine lost last year to drug overdoses.
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Legislative Priorities
- Addressing the Opioid...
- Addressing Childhood Poverty
- Addressing Environmental Care...
- Prevention of youth...
- Addressing Race &...
Addressing the Opioid Crisis
LD1711 – H.O.U.S.E. Establishes a pilot project to provide low-barrier treatment and stable housing for homeless opioid users. Click here to read to full text of the bill. LD1707 – Clean syringes Provides funds to support hypodermic exchange… Read More
Addressing Childhood Poverty
LD1774 – LIFT 2.0 Establishes two programs to increase access to education and training for low-income parents and individuals. Read the full text of the bill here. LD1684 – Food shaming Forbids food shaming, food denial and use… Read More
Addressing Environmental Care & Protection
LD1534 – Food waste Establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive strategy to advance food recovery and limit food waste. Click here to read the full text of the bill.
Prevention of youth suicide
LD1694 – Prevention of youth suicide Directs the Department of Education to develop protocols for schools to prevent youth suicide. Click here to read the full text of the bill.
Addressing Race & Immigration
LD1740 – Forced labor, human trafficking Creates the crimes of criminal forced labor (and aggravated criminal forced labor involving a victim under 18). Read the full text of the bill here.
