Under the Dome: Major Developments on Pension & COVID Sick-Leave
Dear MEA Members: The work of the Legislature is under way and the Committees continue their work on key bills. Lots going on so let’s get right to it. The Legislature will return to the State House on Wednesday and we expect the Governor will introduce her...
Under the Dome: Legislature Returns, Latest Updates
Dear MEA Members:Welcome back to another series of Under the Dome updates. These emails are for members and will provide weekly updates when the Legislature is in session. Always feel free to email me with any questions, concerns or opinions about any bill making its...Accomplishments from the 2021 Legislative Session
Accomplishments from the 2021 Legislative Session “Singles”: LD 275: An Act To Amend the Retirement Laws Pertaining to Certain Educational Technicians, sponsored by Representative Scott Cuddy of Winterport This new law...
Health Insurance Cost Update
Governor Mills signed into law a measure that will FINALLY increase the amount the State pays for the healthcare of qualified retired teachers and ed techs (IIs and IIIs). The new law will increase the amount the State pays for our retired teacher/ed tech health...Under the Dome: The Legislature Adjourns . . . For Now
Dear Friends,The last few days of the Legislature have been hectic with legislators working into the wee hours of the morning as they debated hundreds of proposed bills. At the same time, the team at MEA has been working around the clock to make sure key priorities...
