Maine's Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

 

2024 Biennial Report: Report on Women's Labor and Economic Security The Maine Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (MePCSW) 2024 biennial report pulls together information from publicly available data sources to tell the story of Maine women’s labor and economic security. After each section of this report, we also highlightkey recommendations for action. Many of these recommendations draw from the strength, scholarship, and expertise of the myriad Maine organizations that are aiming to build a moreequitable future for women, girls, and all Maine residents. Read the Report (pdf)

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The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women is a government appointed group dedicated to improving opportunities for women and girls. As such, we advise the Governor and members of the Legislature about policy and social issues affecting women and girls in the state Title 5, Chapter 371-A: Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Commission Members List List Updated 9/3/2024 PDF Format In the Media

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White paper: Maine Needs Quality, Affordable Childcare

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women in Maine (PCSW) is pleased to release our new white paper, "Maine Needs Quality, Affordable Childcare." Through this paper we seek to amplify the research and advocacy others have done on this issue which is so critical to Maine women and their families, as well as to Maine's business and industry. 

We applaud the work the legislature and Governor Janet Mills have done to make childcare more affordable and accessible for families, but we also recognize that more work remains to be done. We look forward to ensuring that high quality, affordable childcare is available to all families in Maine.

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Panelists discuss women in leadership, STEM, and the importance of childcare.

Moderated by Dania Bowie

To access the recording: https://www.facebook.com/MaineWomenCommission/posts/pfbid02FeUyQqXEC4SFScvHN1WtNzKzRj3bd714oouuWvptF9tnJPDjjoGw491WxACV9teul

 

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Panelists discuss challenges surrounding childcare access for women of color in Maine and action steps for change.

Moderated by Maine Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross.


To access the recording: https://www.facebook.com/MaineWomenCommission/videos/576616973313841

 

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2022 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Maine

Previous reports

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2024 Report on Corporate Board Gender Parity of Publicly Held Corporations

 

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Watch videos from the 2016 conference sessions

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Upcoming Meetings:

 

Next MePCSW Meeting:

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Zoom link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/84138573386?pwd=MjM1ZDlPb3N5d0JLMlMwZXNHRy8zUT09
Passcode: 12553577
Agenda here (pdf)

 

Next Committee Meetings:

Governance Committee
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Zoom link: https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/86803000014?pwd=U6ay6826NoQ4uywHSj6ar43SQ5mW1G.1
Passcode: 84827454
Agenda to follow

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Meeting Minutes:

July 22, 2024 (Report Committee Meeting)
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June 11, 2024
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April 11, 2024
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February 15, 2024
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December 14, 2023
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August 17, 2023
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June 15, 2023
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More Meeting Minutes

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