News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members:As the legislature wrapped up this week, I wanted to share a few updates about our legislative issues. Quick Updates Pension Improvements: The MEA was successful in winning a 4% COLA for this year. The budget lifts the base amount of the pension by...
News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members:It has been a few weeks since the last Under the Dome update, but I wanted to provide some updates on key bills and priorities for MEA.Here’s the update . . . COVID Leave Bill Making Progress LD 1874 is an important bill. This bill will clarify LD 993...
News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members:Thanks for reading the Under the Dome updates. I aim to send these updates every Friday to provide members with the latest developments with bills in the Legislature. I hope you find them helpful. This year is the “short session” of the two-year...
News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members:This week is an important one in the Legislature. The Governor’s supplemental budget will be up for a public hearing in the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee and there are many pieces of the proposal that impact public education. Education...
News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members: Finally. February vacation break is here. Hopefully you get some time during the next week to catch your breath, reflect on the positive impact you are having for students, and feel good about the work we are all doing to defend and protect public...
News, Under the Dome
Dear MEA Members: Here is the weekly update from Augusta… State of the StateLast night, Governor Mills delivered her State of the State address to the Legislature. This is often seen as an opportunity for the sitting Governor to lay out her agenda for the next year,...
