Chellie Pingree with Rachel Maddow

Watch Chellie talk with Rachel Maddow about a victory for voters rights in Maine.

Chellie Works to Create Opportunities for Small Businesses and Farmers

Introduces Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act

Chellie believes that it’s time to turn around the years of government subsidies aimed at growing big factory farms, and re-invest in small agricultural businesses that are the key to creating jobs and building a stronger economy.

This week, Chellie introduced the Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act to create opportunities for farmers and small businesses focused on agriculture to support local, family farmers in a way that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has failed to do in the past.

Become a Citizen Co-Sponsor of the Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act to show your support for sustainable agriculture and help increase our ability to buy healthy food grown close to home. To find out more about the bill, click here.

Chellie Interviewed on Rachel Maddow

This June, Republicans spearheaded and passed a bill to eliminate same-day voter registration in Maine. Chellie spoke with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC on Monday, June 15 about the Republicans' efforts to undermine voters' rights.

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