Get educated. Get connected. Take action.

Education
State Budget Solutions - basic information about the legislative session and the state budget
Maine Heritage Policy Center - research, analysis, and commentary on policies and legislation
Sunshine Review - information on local, state, and school board transparency
Federalism in Action - resources to mobilize states to reclaim power co-opted by the federal government

Connection
Tea Party Patriots - activist training, resources, and networking
FreedomWorks - activist resources and networking

Action
Contact state legislators 
Ask your legislator
Monitor elections 
Sunshine Action
FOIA something 

More Resources - download, print, and use!
 Reality Based Budgeting Flyer 
 Issue-based Leaflets, page 1 
 Issue-based Leaflets, page 2 

Want a more robust, long-term look at your state's fiscal health, beyond the budget? There are two parts: Click here for the FY2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) compiled by the state government, and click here for information on the state's pension liabilities. 

Good government is no substitute for self-government.
- Mohandas Ghandi