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“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” – Tenth Amendment, 1791

This month you will find resources about how to have constructive dialogue that moves beyond civil discourse toward productive discourse.

The 132nd Legislature has officially begun, and the deadline for submitting bills for consideration has now passed. So what comes next?

Maine has strong voting rights. Let’s keep it this way and oppose this voter suppression initiative.

Things are about to get busy for the Legislature. Cloture is a few days away, set for January 10, the deadline for legislators to submit bills for consideration. Here are a few things to know before things really kick off.

Public hearings are the time for everyone to offer their opinion on the legislation through testimony. It's an important step in the process. Here's how you can use your voice to take action.

The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) opposes voter ID laws and measures to curtail absentee voting and views them as forms of voter suppression.

Here's your 2024 League recap! 💫 As we navigate the challenges that we'll face in 2025, there's still so much to celebrate here in Maine. We're grateful to our local Leagues and League community for your continued support.

The 132nd Legislature has begun, but not much has happened yet. Legislators were sworn in and received their committee assignments. Folks will enjoy the holidays before things kick off in 2025.

With the election behind us, we're celebrating the work of multiple students and teachers leading civic activities in their schools. This work increases connection, benefits the social and learning environments and promotes civic leadership.