WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

MAINE EPISCOPAL NETWORK FOR JUSTICE
WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE REPORT
See bills released this week .
MAINE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
Public Policy Committee Updates
CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR
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CONTACT THE GOVERNOR
Share your opinion .
LEGISLATORS RETURN TO AUGUSTA FOR SHORT SESSION
Session runs through April 15, 2020
The Maine legislature resumed their work last week facing an enormous number of bills carried over from the last session and over one hundred new "emergency" bills.

MENJ will do our best to highlight the bills we think are of interest to people of faith and offer insights about the process.
GOVERNOR MILLS ISSUES ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER

Late last year, Governor Mills signed an Executive Order directing state government agencies to lead by example in pursuing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability issues. Read more about it here .

The Diocese of Maine passed a resolution at Convention that is very similar to the concepts proposed in the Governor's order. You will be hearing more about those actions in the weeks ahead.

NEW HEALTH CARE BILL UNVEILED

The 129th Maine Legislature convened its second session last Wednesday, kicking off the three-month session with consideration of a new health care bill. Read more about it here .

MENJ DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT FIRST PARISH IN GORHAM

On Sunday, January 19th, John Hennessy, Director of the Maine Episcopal Network for Justice will speak at First Parish Church in Gorham about the legislative priorities for the session ahead.

If you would like to invite John to join you to discuss the work with you in your community you can reach him here . Follow our work on a more regular basis on our Facebook page too!

Episcopal Public Policy Network
The Office of Government Relations plays a key role in carrying out the mission of The Episcopal Church by bringing the experiences and values of our faith into decisions about our nation’s public policy.

The Office represents the policy priorities of The Episcopal Church to the U.S. government in Washington, D.C. We aim to shape and influence policy and legislation on critical issues, highlighting the voices and experiences of Episcopalians and Anglicans globally. All policy positions are based on General Convention and Executive Council resolutions, the legislative and governing bodies of the Church.

We are a grassroots network of Episcopalians across the country dedicated to carrying out the Baptismal Covenant call to "strive for justice and peace" through the active ministry of public policy advocacy. Click here to sign up.
EPISCOPAL ADVOCACY AND MINISTRY RESOURCES
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