Dirigo Women

Laurie talks about her work with the environment committee, LGBTQ, progressive women, and the Jewish Muslim committees. She explains the difference joint legislation committee and a caucus committee. 

Representative Salisbury talks about her work with education, criminal justice and public safety committees.  She shares her concerns for the uncertainty of food insecurity in our state and emergency medical help for rural areas.  

Judy talks about why she ran for Maine State Representative and the positive choices she made when she didn't win the seat. She continues to put her community first and makes a difference daily. 

Kristen talks about her past 3 terms and what she hopes will happen in her last term. She explains Paid Family and Medical Leave in a way everyone can understand it. Kristen also talks from experience and from the heart about Respite for ME. She shines a light on her hope for Tribal Sovereignty, Immigration and a hope for a Bipartisan Maine. 

Out of the mouths of babes is the first thing that comes to mind. Hailey is my 11-year-old granddaughter that ask a simple question that started this whole project! The simple question was, why? Why are women not represented in the State House? 

Lori talks about her advocating for children's mental wellness in Maine.  She speaks on protecting children's rights and ending the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against children. She also addresses PFAS and why they are so dangerous, plus why she is so committed to environmental issues and underground water rights.

Claude talks about his mother and what it was like for a woman in politics in the 1970s to 2000 in Maine. He speaks of how special it was to grow up around the State House, from going to work with his mother, to being her page, to the historical Flags, and the old museum that was in the south entrance.  He talks of Georgette's grace and how she carried herself with strength, dignity and always gracefully.  

Cathy talks about serving both locally and on a state level. She also explains why every vote counts! Ms. Breen also talks about chairing the Appropriations Committee, and after Maine Senate how she became a lobbyist.

John talks about Senator Margaret Chase Smith's life. He covers everything from not being able to go to college, to McCarthyism, to the aerospace program, to building the Library in Skowhegan Maine, and much more.  Senator Smith was truly Maine's hero. 

Rebecca talks about her time in the Peace Corps. After returning back to the US, she speaks about moving back to Maine with her family. Being elected to Maine Senate, chairing the committee Maine's Education and Cultural Affairs, working on bills for affordable housing, and Maine paid time off.  Why now is the time to stop talking and do something about ERA!!!!

Terry talks about her time in the Maine Legislation. She discusses what committees she served on.  After leaving the legislation, she was voted as the Maine State Treasurer under the Lepage administration and now working at the Bond Bank. 

We discuss methadone clinics, mental health, and planned parenthood. 

Eloise talks about her work before Maine State Senate. How she worked with displaced women and that led to new programs to help women and people struggling in the state of Maine. The committees she served on in the senate and being elected Senate Majority Leader. After the senate, she still works on women rights and affordable energy for Maine residents.

Listen to the Secretary discuss Maine elections, Maine BMV, Maine Bureau of Corporations, and Maine State Archives. Shenna will also give a look in to the history of Maine and the United States. Plus, talk about our 250th national celebration.

Susan talks about what it was like to go to an all-male college, being the first female correctional caseworker in a men's prison and being Biddeford's first female police commissioner. She gives us a glimpse inside the Maine Senate serving on the law enforcement committee. After the senate, how she spends her time today in her community.   

Maureen talks about being a chef before running for office in Maine State Legislation. After winning a house seat, she served on the taxation committee. What it was like to serve as the House Majority Leader.   Now that she has termed out of the house, what she is doing that still serves Maine!