Under the Dome: Gun Safety, Mental Health Bills

Under the Dome: Gun Safety, Mental Health Bills

Dear MEA Members – A few quick updates for you this week. Lobby Days: Last week’s MEA Lobby Day was a total success.  Those that attended told us they had an awesome experience and we talked to dozens of legislators about lifting wages for school support staff and...
Under the Dome: Gun Safety, Mental Health Bills

Under the Dome: MEA Members are Making the Case

Dear MEA Members – On Thursday of February break, the halls of the State House were filled in a sea of red.  MEA members from all over the state were in the State House advocating for our schools, our professions, and our students.  With red shirts, red scarves, and...
MEA Fights for Educator Pay Raise at State House

MEA Fights for Educator Pay Raise at State House

AUGUSTA- February 22, 2024- Maine Education Association (MEA) members from around the state gathered Thursday to urge legislators to fund pay increases for teachers and education support professionals to help address the urgent educator shortage crisis. “Right now, in...
Under the Dome: Gun Safety, Mental Health Bills

Under the Dome: Good News, Bad News

Dear MEA Members – On Wednesday, the Governor released her supplemental budget.  This proposal will have a public hearing in the coming weeks and will be subject to much debate between now and the end of the legislative session.  Bad News:  First the bad news . . ....
Under the Dome: Gun Safety, Mental Health Bills

Under the Dome: We Can Do This!

School Support Staff Need a Raise: The Education Committee met yesterday and reviewed a recent report from the Maine Department of Education regarding how much it would cost to lift wages for school support staff, and it is all good news. The Department now estimates...