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    The moral authority this moment in history is demanding of us has always lived in faith communities. And it is needed NOW, when voting rights are under attack and, in some cases, have already been stripped away.

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Come hear local Mainers tell their stories!

 Posted on June 23, 2026

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Tuesday, June 30, 6:30pm, Monument Square

FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES BUS TOUR 
MAKING A STOP IN PORTLAND

MAINE’S FAITH LEADERS CAN TAKE ACTION NOW

 Posted on June 23, 2026

 Comment

The moral authority this moment in history is demanding of us has always lived in faith communities. And it is needed NOW, when voting rights are under attack and, in some cases, have already been stripped away.

  • Below are the...
  • Racial Equity
  • Climate Care
  • Civil Rights
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economic Justice
  • Health Care

Below are the bills MCC is following in the 2nd session of the 132nd legislature. Click on the category to see MCC’s testimony. To see the bills we followed in the last session, see our Archives.

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Racial Equity

Support LD 785 An Act to Enact the Remaining Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act TESTIMONY

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Climate Care

Support LD1730 An Act Regarding the Beneficial Electrification Policy of the State TESTIMONY Oppose

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Civil Rights

Oppose LD 2239 An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex TESTIMONY

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Criminal Justice

Support LD1941 An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Commission to Examine Reestablishing Parole TESTIMONY Oppose

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Economic Justice

Support LD 2124 An Act to Support Emergency Shelter Funding Using Revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax Testimony

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Health Care

Support LD 335 An Act to Safeguard Reproductive Rights TESTIMONY

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