News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members – The Committee work of the Legislature is winding down. This past week was the last week we expect Committees to conduct public hearings and work sessions on bills. Now, with just a few exceptions, most of the work will happen on the...
News, Under the Dome
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...
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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...
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Dear MEA Members – Late on Friday, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee announced their public hearing schedule for the Governor’s proposed supplemental budget and the education portion will be up for a public hearing on Wednesday February 21st, starting...
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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...
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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...
