‘Mainers are paying too much:’ Tenants push for rent relief funding in budget

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‘Mainers are paying too much:’ Tenants push for rent relief funding in budget

A crowd of about 100 people, made up of Maine renters, housing advocates and lawmakers, gathered at the Maine State House on Wednesday morning to call on legislators to prioritize funding for rent relief and shelter in the state budget.  “People in Maine are paying too much for rent!” said Rina Rengouwa, president of the Gabonese Community in Maine and a member of the Maine Equal Justice Housing Leadership Team.  Rengouwa highlighted the plight …