Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

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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...
Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

Under the Dome: Progress on Priorities

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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...
Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

Under the Dome: Big Week Ahead

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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...
Under the Dome: Legislative Wrap-Up

Under the Dome: Major State Budget News

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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...