Standing Up for Maine Moms | Episode 11 with Libby Fotter

What happens when a Maine mom who doesn't follow politics sits down with her state rep and just starts asking questions? Libby Fotter, a homeschooling mom of four daughters from Auburn, joins Laurel for a conversation that covers how the Maine Legislature actually works, from the inside, for anyone who has ever felt like Augusta was happening to them without their input. No political experience required. In this episode: How Maine's Legislature is structured What constituent requests actually look like How a bill gets written Who actually elects Maine's Secretary of State, Attorney General, and Treasurer (hint: it's not voters) The worst bill of the session: Maine's new millionaire tax, what it does to the top income tax rate, and why Laurel believes it will cost the whole state Laurel's favorite bill idea she's never submitted, and why timing matters Plus, a birthday text from a teenager that will be instantly recognizable to any parent of a Gen Z kid. Subscribe to Speak Up with Laurel Libby: YouTube:    / @laurel_libby   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Y2G40... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Laurel: X: https://x.com/laurel_libby Facebook:   / laurellibbymehouse   Follow Lead Maine: X: https://x.com/lead_maine Facebook:   / leadmaine   Learn more about Lead Maine's work at www.LeadMaine.com