The governor's proposed state budget for 2012 to 2013 is a threat to Maine people who depend on safety-net programs in these tough economic times.  Decisions are being made right now so don't delay.  Call you legislators TODAY!  

Learn about these proposals.  Find out how you can help.

Go to the Maine Equal Justice website to learn more:  http://www.mejp.org/Data/News/News_6912?site=mej&section=News

Find out how people served by these programs will be harmed by cuts:  Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), MaineCare, General Assistance, assistance to legal immigrants, and the Medicare Savings Program.

Don't wait!  Make calls to your state representative and senator TODAY!  Tell them not to cut MaineCare, TANF, General Assistance and the Medicare Savings Porgram.  These cuts will not save the state money and will cause more homelessness, hunger and heartache.  Find better ways to balance the budget.

 

Senators 1-800-423-6900

Representatives 1-800-423-2900

 

Find your state legislators at www.congress.org  (This site lists your state legislators as well as your Congress people.  Just type in your zip code.)