CWA State Organizations are hard at work

January has brought a new year, and state legislatures across the country have started to convene. The 2018 sessions have already presented new challenges to the Biblical principles we value, but our state directors are already working diligently and strategically. Specifically, CWA of Georgia, California, and Maine have taken strong positions on several important bills […]

Merry Christmas! And, 2017 in Review

Merry Christmas from CWA of Maine! Dear CWA of Maine Friends, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to you and yours! We have had such a rewarding year of working together to further the Biblical values we hold so dear. Please click here to read about all the Lord has done through the ministry of […]

Join CWA of Maine’s Encourage-A-Legislator Program

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”  I Timothy 2:1-2 We are setting up our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Program for this coming state legislative session once […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear friend, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays!  With life’s busyness, it’s easy for me to go about my daily routine without a thankful and grateful heart. This can be a detrimental attitude. However, Thanksgiving gives me an opportunity to realign my heart to be grateful to Him in all things. “And whatever you […]

Investigation Needed in the Process of Citizen-Initiated Referendums in Maine

State Rep. Jeff Pierce (R-Dresden), the ranking Republican on the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, has asked the nonpartisan Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability to launch an investigation into whether Maine’s citizen-initiated referendum process is being abused. It is suspect that all five citizen initiated referendums on last November’s Maine election ballot originated from […]

Planned Parenthood Promotes Abandoning the “Safe” in “Safe and Legal Abortions”

“Safe and Legal Abortion!”  Hasn’t that always been the mantra of the left?  Well, times have changed, and apparently “safety” has become too burdensome and restrictive. Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the state of Maine over a law, which was enacted in 1979, that requires that only medical doctors perform […]

The Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation Needs to Hear From You!

There is a hearing scheduled at the State House for next Tuesday, September 26, before the Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation (MLI) concerning LR 2395. This is the bill that amends the marijuana legalization act and lays the groundwork for the regulatory framework for retail marijuana.  The purpose of this hearing is to listen to […]

Maine Victims of Crime ~ May We Hear From You

This is a follow-up to our prior e-alert regarding Marsy’s Law.  In case you missed it, I am resending this information with an urgent request:  Please let me know of any upcoming event(s) in September and October that we can attend to promote and inform citizens on this bill. Victims of crime in Maine deserve […]

Maine Victims of Crime – We Need Your Stories

Have you been a victim of crime in Maine?  Did you have all the rights throughout the legal process that you should have?   As it stands now, it is not a requirement that a victim be notified of public proceedings at which the victim has a right to be heard, the right to confer with […]

Pro-Woman/Pro-Life Bill Close To Victory in The House!

I am so excited at what happened in the Maine House of Representatives on Friday.  The Wrongful Death bill, L.D. 327 was voted on, and we lost by only one vote, 72 to 71.  If five of the Representatives who promised to vote with us had been in attendance, we would have won! However, we […]

Victory in Augusta – NO PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE!

GREAT NEWS! Last week, the State House of Representatives gave us the win we needed to defeat physician-assisted suicide (PAS) in Maine.  This was the third session in a row we had to fight this horrible bill. However, during this session, we won with 24 more votes on our side, many more than other years.  […]

URGENT: Bill Needs Your Attention TODAY!

Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Maine asks you to act immediately on this pro-life bill. The Judiciary Committee’s public hearing on Rep. Ellie Espling’s (R-District 6) bill, L.D. #327, “An Act to Allow a Wrongful Death Cause of Action for the Death of a Viable Fetus,” will be held this Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.  […]

State Director Testifies in Support of Ridding Maine of Common Core State Standards – Our Children Deserve Better

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Re. L.D. #1578, “An Act Regarding Educational Standards for Maine Students” May 10, 2017 Chairs Senator Langley and Representative Kornfield, and distinguished members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, I’m Penny Morrell, […]

State Director Testifies in Support of An Act to Prohibit Female Genital Mutilation

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee Regarding L.D. #745, “An Act to Prohibit Female Genital Mutilation” May 5, 2017 Chairs Sen. Rosen and Rep. Warren, and distinguished members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, thank you […]

May News Report Now Available!

Stay informed!  Stay Active!  Pray diligently!  Click here to read this months News Report.  Then, share it with a friend!

State Director Testifies in Support of Increased Control Over Local Education

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Education and Cultural Services Committee Regarding L.D. #1416, “An Act to Amend High School Diploma Standards” April 27, 2017 Chairmen Senator Langley, Representative Kornfield and distinguished members of the Education and Cultural Services Committee, I’m Penny Morrell, State […]