Legislators will consider two of the Wabanaki Alliance’s priority bills this session, and they need to hear from you! LD 785 is based on bipartisan taskforce consensus recommendations to address long-standing issues with the 1980 Maine Settlement Acts. LD 395 amends the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act and the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Settlement Act so that the Wabanaki tribes can benefit from most existing and future federal laws that apply to the more than 570 other federally recognized tribes. Now is a great time to contact your legislators and tell them why you support these bills!
Find your elected leaders
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- Legislators: Find your state senator and representative with contact info in the Maine Voter Lookup. Enter your address and select “Elected Officials.”
- Governor Mills: Want to share your thoughts with Gov. Janet Mills? Contact her here. For maximum impact, write an actual letter rather than using the quick form.
Send an email
Explain how LD 785 and LD 395 would benefit you, your family, and community – personal stories persuade legislators. Include your name, town, and contact information so they can respond.
Give them a call
Calling is even more effective than emailing.Find your legislators’ phone numbers in the Maine Voter Lookup. If leaving a message, include your name, town, and contact information.
Stop by the State House
When the Legislature is in session, you can often find your legislators at the State House. Stay tuned for Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day details coming soon – sign up for our email list.
NEED HELP GETTING STARTED?
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- Learn more: Check out our FAQ for LD 785 and LD 395 background and why your legislators should support it.
- Get talking points: Find key messages for LD 785 here and LD 395 here.
- Maximize your impact: Repurpose your email to your legislator as a letter to the editor (LTE) for your local newspaper – it’ll also jumpstart your testimony when the public hearing is scheduled! See our special LTE Guide on these bills for tips.
