Issues
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Supporting People in Recovery
Thanks to relationships and experience organizing alongside Bangor’s unhoused community, Rep. Rana championed to get funding for Recovery Community Centers. She secured not just one-time funding but developed a permanent way to fund these lifesaving centers through revenue generated from the state cannabis tax. In the news Maine Morning Star: Advocates celebrate funding for recovery… Read more
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Protecting Neighbors from ICE
Rep. Rana led efforts in the legislature to hold ICE accountable, support community response, and limit local law enforcement cooperation with ICE. In the news Bangor Daily News: Bangor Democrat proposes ban on Maine police contracts with immigration officials Portland Press Herald: Advocates urge lawmakers to ban Maine police from cooperating with ICE Read more
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Keeping People Housed
Rep. Rana has championed passage and funding for efforts to keep people in their homes and combat rising housing costs. This includes important legislation like the Eviction Prevention Program and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. In the news Bangor Daily News: “Maine lawmakers extend tax credit that will keep thousands of apartments affordable” Maine… Read more
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Protecting Our Care
Rep. Rana has led efforts to fund and protect MaineCare, to protect care for people struggling with substance abuse, and to support older Mainers and rural residents who face many barriers to getting the care they need. Yet, there is so much more work to do, and drastic federal cuts to Medicare are already devastating… Read more
