CWA of Maine Supports Victims Bill of Rights

CWA of Maine supports LD 1168, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Victims’ Bill of Rights”.  This resolution proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to enact a Victims’ Bill of Rights, designed to ensure specific rights for victims of crime. The purpose of this resolution is to place […]

State Director Testifies in Support of Good Immigration Law that Protects Our Citizens

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine   To Members of the Judiciary Committee Regarding L.D. #366, “An Act To Ensure Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities” April 20, 2017 Chairmen Sen. Keim, Rep. Moonen and members of the Judiciary Committee, I’m Penny Morrell, […]

Support Good Immigration Law In Maine

Concerned Women for America of Maine is asking members to come to the state capitol and support LD# 366, “An Act to Ensure Compliance with Federal Immigration Law by State and Local Government Entities” Thursday, April 20, the Committee on Judiciary will host a hearing at 1:00 p.m. in the Capitol, Room 438.  LD #366 […]

Discourage Sex Trafficking

As the State Director of CWA of Maine I submitted written testimony today to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee regarding L.D. #250, “An Act to Increase the Penalty for Aggravated Sex Trafficking”. Human trafficking and commercial sex exploitation are a violation of human rights and a form of sexual violence. It’s way past […]

State Director Submits Written Testimony to Committee Concerning Sex Trafficking

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. #250, “An Act to Increase the Penalty for Aggravated Sex Trafficking” March 22, 2017 Chairs Sen. Rosen and Rep. Warren, and distinguished members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety […]

CWA of Maine Stands Up for Gorsuch

On March 5, at the University of Southern Maine, 600 people showed up for a listening session held by Sen. Angus King to voice their opinions on the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Sixty affirmative votes are needed to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch in the Senate, and Sen. King could be […]

CWA of Maine Tells Sen. King, “Confirm Gorsuch!”

Portland, ME – Monday night, Senator Angus King (I-ME) held a listening session at the University of Southern Maine to hear what his constituents think about Judge Gorsuch. Concerned Women for America Maine State Director, Penny Morrell, had this to say: “I made the drive to Portland to ask Senator King to vote ‘yes’ to […]

Join Us in Supporting Judge Gorsuch for the Supreme Court!

Dear Friend, You have a key role to play in the confirmation of the next Supreme Court Justice; Senator King is holding a Listening Session to hear what you think about Judge Gorsuch. Senator King’s vote could ensure Judge Gorsuch gets the 60 votes needed in the Senate to confirm him as a Supreme Court […]

State Director Penny Morrell Submits Written Testimony to the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee in Support of “An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from Standardized Testing”

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Regarding L.D. #95, “An Act To Provide a Method for a Student To Be Excused from Standardized Testing” February 7, 2017 Chairs Senator Langley and Representative Kornfield, and distinguished members of the Education […]

Maine State Sen. Lisa Keim and Her Family are in Great Need of Your Prayers

It is with a heavy heart I have to share the news that State Sen. Lisa Keim’s (R-District 18) son, Loren, passed away on Saturday.  His injuries were from an automobile accident last weekend. Now, more than ever, Lisa and her family need us to lift them up for strength and comfort as they mourn […]

More Federal Control Over Maine Education Proposed — Let’s Speak up Against it!

Stop the government from interfering with your child’s freedom to inquire and disseminate ideas in science and engineering education! Yesterday,  I testified on behalf of Concerned Women for America of Maine at a hearing before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on L.D. #49, grossly misnamed “An Act to Improve Science and Engineering Education for […]

State Director Penny Morrell Testifies Before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on the “An Act to Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine Students”

Statement by Penelope A. Morrell, State Director Concerned Women for America of Maine To Members of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee Regarding L.D. #49, “An Act to Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine Students” January 25, 2017 Hello, and thank you, Chairs Senator Langley and Representative Kornfield, and distinguished members of the Education […]