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Independence Advocates of Maine, Inc. enriches the lives of people with disabilities by promoting independence, health, community, employment and natural relationships.
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If not now, when? Support LD1573!!Thank you to bill sponsor State Representative Jessica Fay, HHS Committee members, Co-Chairs Senator Ned Claxton and Representative Michele Meyer and to everyone working to ensure that the workforce supporting seniors, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people with behavioral and mental health challenges are supported with MaineCare rates 125% above minimum wage!
LD 1573 now sits with the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. Let's make sure it gets funded!
Please call your State Rep. and Senator today! Thank them for their vote, and ask them to speak with leadership and AFA members to fully fund LD 1573 in the budget.
Contact your Representative: legislature.maine.gov/house/house/MemberProfiles/ListAlphaTown
Contact your Senator: legislature.maine.gov/senate-home-page/find-your-state-senator
#RaiseTheRates #ifnotnowwhen
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