In 2010, the organization launched the "She Decides" campaign, which compiles political candidates' responses to questionnaires geared towards women's issues.

", published by Portland Magazine, then-Executive Director Eliza Townsend notes the expansion of Maine’s Family Medical Leave law to include domestic partners in 2007 as a recent highlight of the MWL's work.

921 was passed to provide more extensive protections for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace.

Penalties increased for employers who fire employees needing to take time off to attend court dates, doctor appointments, and other related burdens.

MWLEF also has a biennial Policy Roadmap and the Maine Women's Summit on Economic Security, which switches off every other year.