Environmental Resources (inactive)
Support action to promote sustainable use of natural resources and prevent degradation of natural resources in Maine, especially in the areas of:
- Air Quality
- Pesticides
- Water Quality
- Land Use
- Farmland Preservation
- Energy
- Nuclear Power
- Food Irradiation
- Low-level Radioactive Waste
County Government (inactive)
Support intermediary form of government, such as county government, between municipalities and the state.
Education (inactive)
Strengthen education in Maine, especially in the areas of:
- Education Finance
- School Libraries
- University of Maine System
Health Care in Maine (inactive)
Support a unified state health care program that provides coverage for all residents of the state, including those now insured.
Juvenile Justice (inactive)
Support for a juvenile justice system that has as its primary purposes the prevention of juvenile crime and substance abuse and the prompt response to and rehabilitation of juveniles who have committed crimes.
Transportation (inactive)
Support energy-efficient and environmentally sound transportation systems which improve access to housing and services. Support initiatives which improve rail transportation in Maine.
Regional Quad State Agreement on Transportation (inactive)
The LWV 1998 Quad States Council (including the four state delegations from LWV-ME, NH, VT, RI) support action to encourage participation and cooperation in promoting regional transportation initiatives. The goal is regional planning and implementation of integrated transportation systems throughout New England. Specific objectives include:
- Construction of the North/South rail link in Boston, Massachusetts
- Passenger rail links to Canada with improved border crossings
- Measures to reduce vehicular pollution
- More energy efficient transportation system
- Passenger rail service linking all of New England