Hannah Pingree

Healthcare Hannah will expand access to primary care in rural and underserved communities, and strengthen maternity and reproductive health services so Maine families get the support they need at every stage of life — reducing long-term costs for families and the health care system alike. Economy Direct targeted resources to communities that have been left behind to rebuild infrastructure, housing, and downtowns while launching partnerships that strengthen key industries like agriculture, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Environment / Energy Tie utility profits to lower bills, better performance, and customer satisfaction. Require the PUC to penalize poor service, reject unjustified rate hikes, and demand fair, transparent budgets that put Maine people over profits — including holding CMP, Versant Power, and their corporate parent Avangrid accountable. Environment / Energy Expand heat pump, home efficiency, heating assistance, and community solar programs so the benefits of clean energy reach every Mainer and lower costs for all households, especially those who need it most. Social Services Protect access to vital food programs: The federal Supplemental Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is the strongest anti-hunger program in America, putting food on the table for working families, older adults, and people with disabilities. Housing Accelerate permit approvals, cut red tape, and reduce barriers to new housing by streamlining and simplifying state and local permit approvals and support land use reforms that allow homes to be built faster, smarter, and more predictably. Economy Making it easier to start and grow a small business, while investing in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health care, and Maine’s heritage industries—creating good-paying jobs. Wages / Job Benefits Strengthening labor protections and bargaining power so workers have a real voice on the job—and ensure more Mainers can access stable careers and opportunity even as rapid changes like artificial intelligence and global economic shifts reshape the future of work. Social Services Support state and local food initiatives and nutrition programs making fresh local foods more affordable and accessible. Bolster support for local food pantries, community based options and other targeted programs, like Meals on Wheels for seniors and weekend back-pack programs for kids, providing essential connection to food and other resources. Education Increase funding for the Child Care Affordability Program so every income-eligible family can access help — eliminating the current waitlist that leaves hundreds of families out of luck, with a particular focus on infant and toddler care which is often hardest to find and afford. Housing Stop out-of-state corporations from displacing families from existing homes and driving up rents. From mobile home parks to apartments, we urgently need to protect the homes that are affordable now. Environment / Energy Direct the PUC to use every available tool to reduce bills — incentivizing utilities when rates go down, not up; facilitating electrification and efficiency; maximizing use of existing grid infrastructure; and ensuring modernization investments use the lowest-cost financing available. Taxes / Budget Hannah will adjust property tax law to allow municipalities to tax second homes owned by non-Maine residents at higher rates, ensuring seasonal and investment properties support the infrastructure and services they rely on and reducing the burden on Mainers. Healthcare Make prescription drugs more affordable: Lower out-of-pocket costs through expanded bulk and multi-state purchasing, greater pricing transparency, and state authority to limit excessive price hikes on essential medications. Economy Expanding apprenticeships and career pathways, education opportunities, and hands-on training in high-demand fields so workers can move into better-paying jobs and advance over time. Healthcare Launch a public health insurance option: Create a state-backed plan that puts patients before profits. One that doesn’t replace existing coverage, but adds an affordable alternative that consumers can choose and businesses can offer workers. Taxes / Budget Maine’s homestead exemption has not kept pace with rising property values. Hannah will double the exemption to provide immediate relief to all Maine resident homeowners. Education Ensure state funding to feed over 115,000 public school students daily during the school year, saving families approximately 160 per month, and supporting attendance and learning. Housing Invest 100 million per year investment in housing development, first-time homebuyer programs, and redevelopment to create more housing Mainers can afford.