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“Augusta, Maine – Late today, the Natural Resources Committee of the Maine Legislature voted unanimously to end the rapidly growing use of the toxic flame retardant chemical known as DecaBDE (or Deca) in plastic pallets used to ship food products and other goods to retail outlets everywhere. Under the legislation sponsored by Maine Speaker [...]

Last week, the Village Soup posted an article featuring reflections on the 124th session from capital-area legislators. Their reflections are really interesting – and got me wondering what others thought.
So, I started asking around … and here are some reflections from the women of the Maine Women’s Lobby:
Here’s what Laura had to say:
I feel certain [...]

Members of the Women’s Leadership Action Coalition spent the day at the State House – learning the ropes, understanding the impact of the state budget, and hearing from the Legislature’s trifecta of women leaders: Senate President Libby Mitchell, Speaker Hannah Pingree, and Senate Majority Leader Lisa Marrache. Their advice: “let your legislators know you’re here!” Done. The [...]

And what a day it was! The girls were guided through the day – and the State House – by 60 volunteers, including lawyers, journalists, lobbyists, professors, students, and social justice activists.
Reflecting on what life was like for me as an 8th grade girl – growing up on a farm in central Maine – I [...]


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  • Elizabeth Johns: I caught a little of the debate on the internet. Sorry I couldn't attend in person and help show sup [...]
  • Connie Lewis: BRAVO for this effort re toxins in personal care products (PCPs)! I'm wondering whether you're [...]
  • Linda Cleary: These young women are incredible! The best of luck to them. This is an important project and it's so [...]
  • Jason Sabo: Visit SafePhaseOut.org to support the national phase out of deca-bde, not just in Maine! [...]
  • Elizabeth Johns: What an outstanding job Sarah Standiford did today (Feb. 4) on Maine Public Television's Watch progr [...]
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