Step Up for Kids rally at the State House
By Jessica Alaimo, PolitickerME.com ReporterAUGUSTA -- A crowd of about 100 gathered on the State House steps this morning to urge voters to make children’s issues a priority in this election cycle.
The event was part of the national “Step Up for Kids” day. Gov. John Baldacci has issued a proclamation recognizing the day.
Issues at hand are access to pre-kindergarten education, preventing abuse and neglect, and addressing poverty.
Photos and video of the event are below.
Step Up for Kids rally: Attorney General Steve Rowe speaks. Politicker photo.
Step Up for Kids rally: A crowd, including Rep. Cynthia Dill (D-Cape Elizabeth), sits behind the speakers. Politicker photo.
Step Up for Kids rally: State Reps. Linda Valentino (D-Saco) and Robert Eaton (D-Sullivan). Politicker photo.
Step Up for Kids rally: A crowd, including legislative candidate Steve Butterfield and Rep. John Brautigam (D-Falmouth), sits behind the speakers. Politicker photo.
Step Up for Kids rally: A crowd sits behind the speakers. Politicker photo.
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