State House Updates

State House Updates

Dear Under the Domers –Another busy week at the State House has gone by . . . and we have a few things to share about major updates.Budget Deliberations: The Appropriations Committee is making progress on a supplemental budget to fund the state from July 1, 2026,...
State House Updates

We Need YOU to Testify!

Dear MEA Members – Last week I shared the great news with you about the progress we are making in the State House on school funding, raising teacher pay, and securing more support for public higher education. If you share our enthusiasm for getting these...
State House Updates

Big News on Teacher Salaries!

Dear Under the Domers – Before we get to the big news this week . . . February break for preK-12 public schools is right around the corner, and the MEA is hosting “Mini Lobby Days” on Tuesday and Thursday of February break. “Mini Lobby Days” are a new approach MEA is...
MEA in the House (and the Senate)!

MEA in the House (and the Senate)!

Dear Under the Domers – I love lobbying in the State House, but I especially like it when I am lobbying next to MEA members. Community College Faculty Association – Contract NOW! This week, leaders from the Community College Faculty Association joined me to talk with...
State House Updates

Under the Dome Updates: 11/5/2025

Hello Under the Dome Subscribers,Last night was a good night for public education – and for Maine.Voters overwhelmingly rejected Question 1, a harmful ballot initiative that would have restricted voting rights in our state. The NEA/MEA proudly stood...