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Category: Education and Cultural Affairs

After federal cuts, Maine Senate Majority Leader to introduce bill to strengthen emergency public broadcasting

Posted: November 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, will introduce legislation...

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Legislature advances Sen. Pierce bill to increase the minimum teacher salary

Posted: June 02, 2025

On June 2, 2025, the Maine Senate gave unanimous, bipartisan approval to LD 34, “An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers,”...

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Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 2, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

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Sen. Pierce, Rep. Graham recognize 2025 Central Maine Community College Student of the Year

Posted: April 24, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, and State Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, recognized the 2025...

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Sen. Pierce introduces bond bill to invest in University of Maine System infrastructure, strengthen Maine’s economic future

Posted: April 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 17, 2025, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to authorize a $100 million general obligation...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to expand access to mental health care in schools

Posted: April 10, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 8, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, presented legislation before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and...

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Sen. Pierce introduces bill to continue support for Maine Teacher Residency Program

Posted: March 13, 2025

AUGUSTA — On March 11, 2025, Maine Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced LD 696, An Act to Bolster the Maine Teacher...

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Sen. Pierce unveils key legislation to increase minimum teacher salary, grow and retain educator workforce

Posted: February 27, 2025

AUGUSTA ­­— On February 27, 2025, Maine Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced LD 34, An Act to Increase the Minimum...

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Leader Pierce to serve on Education, Transportation Committees for the 132nd Maine Legislature 

Posted: December 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve on...

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Education Committee gives strong, bipartisan support to Sen. Grohoski bill to improve Maine Maritime Academy funding

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

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