Nearly Spring and
The 131st Legislative Session is in Full Swing!

We are still waiting for a number of priority bills to be printed with their LD numbers. Here is our focus issue update. We will keep you informed through action alerts as we call on you for support via advocacy and testimony! 

Foremost we will continue our efforts to support passage of tribal sovereignty legislation. All updates, bill numbers and info will be listed here on the Wabanaki Alliance bill tracker. 

MCAN has been helping draft an offshore wind procurement bill that will direct the state to request bids for offshore wind (OSW) energy projects in the Gulf of Maine. MCAN sees OSW as key to transitioning off fossil fuels to renewables for our power.

Housing justice means meeting the basic needs of Mainers first before everyone can join in the fight for climate justice. LD2: An Act to Address Maine's Housing Crisis-- the Omnibus housing bill (sponsored by Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross); LR 1836: An Act to End Chronic Homelessness by Creating the Housing First Fund, (sponsored by Rep. Drew Gattine); LR 833 An Act to Enact the Housing Opportunity for Maine Act (The HOME Act) (sponsored by Rep. Cheryl Golek) are just a few of the housing acts we are supporting. 

Transportation is our state’s largest greenhouse gas emissions sector. Towards shifting that we are supporting LR 2317 An Act to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters (sponsored by Rep. Maggie O’Neil) which will create a study on how to reform the Downeaster to be more commuter friendly. And aligning and coordinating land use and transportation we support LR 1782 An Act to Establish a Thriving Corridors Program by Encouraging Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development (sponsored by Rep. Traci Geer).

MCAN, along with your help, continues to lift transformative policies that will bring systemic change to our state!

The public hearing for the Pine Tree Amendment, LD 928 will be on Wednesday, March 22nd.

Maine Equal Justice asks us to Sign this petition to tell Augusta we need housing solutions today!​​​​ The Housing Opportunities for Maine (HOME) Act is one of these solutions which will give more Maine renters fair treatment, greater choice, and stability. The (HOME) Act would help low-income Maine families afford housing by creating the Home Opportunity Fund, putting more homes in reach for Mainers in every part of our state.

Third Act Maine is holding a climate rally on March 21, 2023, from 3:00 - 4:30pm in Monument Square, Portland.

Youth Day of Action at the Maine State House in Augusta, Thursday, April 27th. 

This will be a day for youth in Maine to mobilize and present their vision and demands for their future. The day will include a rally, press conference, lobbying, and networking. Join youth from across the state in leading the fight for bold climate action and climate justice! Details for the event on MYCJ’s website. 

Adults who have lobbying experience can help youth identify and talk to their legislators; others can help as rally marshalls (guiding bus unloading, directions); and other support. If you are ready to be an adult ally and support this event please contact amy@maineclimateaction.org