No more Maine seniors should be forced from their homes

No more Maine seniors should be forced from their homes

This week on the Beacon Podcast, Ben, Taryn and Mike can finally talk publicly about the new referendum campaign for universal in-home care for seniors and Mainers with disabilities, paid for by closing a tax loophole on the wealthy.

Sign up to collect signatures here.

Also, an interview with gubernatorial candidate Betsy Sweet, who is running as a Clean Elections candidate with a platform including universal health care.

From this week’s rays of hope, check out the Yes on 2 TV ad and the Collins Curve.

You can ask a question or leave a comment for a future show at (207) 619-3182.

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