The “bill was staunchly opposed by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as well as the ACLU of Maine, Disability Rights Maine, the Maine Women’s Lobby, the Maine Transgender Network, Maine Conservation Voters and the League of Women Voters of Maine. Opponents said that the voter ID laws do have a chilling effect on voter … Read more
“‘The way we often think about this history of slavery in New England is that it didn’t happen here,’ she said. ‘We were the North, we were the good guys. And Kate’s research really challenges that and helps us get a more accurate and nuanced understanding of our history.’” See Full Article At The Portland … Read more
“’Organized labor needs to be a crucial part of this investment,’ said Kelt Wilska, energy justice manager for Maine Conservation Voters. ‘And we need to make sure working families, both coastal and inland, benefit from this.’” See Full Article At The Energy News Network
“Maine is seeing the results of a rapidly changing climate in our warming winters, severe storms, and rising average temperatures in the Gulf of Maine, said Kathleen Meil, senior policy director at Maine Conservation Voters. Making cars cleaner will cut the pollution that causes these changes.” See Full Article At The Portland Press Herald
“‘Air pollution doesn’t recognize state boundaries,’ said Maureen Drouin, the executive director of Maine Conservation Voters.” See Full Article At The Bangor Daily News
“Maine Conservation Voters issued a statement by Program Manager William Sedlack, JD, MPPM, calling the decision a ‘devastating’ case: ‘Coal companies and their allies have captured the Supreme Court and in doing so, have stripped the EPA of its ability to set the strong standards we need to cut carbon pollution and protect public health … Read more
“Because my attempts to plod through all 996 pieces of legislation failed miserably (I never did master those speed reading techniques my dad tried to teach me), I turned instead to Kathleen Meil, director of policy & partnerships at Maine Conservation Voters, to get her take on some of the legislation they were watching this … Read more
“The Governor was joined by DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal, Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko, Maine Outdoor Brands Executive Director Jenny Kordick, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Thomas Peaco, Maine Coast Heritage Trust Senior Public Policy Manager Jeff Romano, Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Conservation Policy Director Eliza Townsend, and Maine … Read more
“‘Only one candidate – Governor Janet Mills – will develop clean renewable energy, tackle climate change, and ensure that our land, water, and wildlife are protected for future generations,’ said Maureen Drouin, Executive Director, Maine Conservation Voters. ‘Time is precious. What we do over the next few years will determine what future we create for … Read more
“Environmental advocacy groups including Defend our Health, MOFGA, Maine Farmland Trust and Maine Conservation Voters also campaigned for passage of this bill.” See Full Article At The Maine Beacon