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Category: Education and Cultural Affairs

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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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to provide expedited financial support to schools needing emergency construction or repairs

Posted: February 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitell, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would expedite state funding for schools in need of construction...

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Sen. Reny bill to support school nutrition and locally-grown food becomes law

Posted: July 18, 2023

AUGUSTA – A bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, was recently signed into law by Gov. Mills. LD 921, “An Act to Allow the Local Foods Fund...

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Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 1609, “An Act...

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Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to streamline the process for qualified educators to rejoin teacher workforce

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 753, “An Act to Allow Retired Teachers and...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064,...

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Sen. Pierce bill to address teacher shortage earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill that addresses Maine’s teacher shortage. LD 1608, “An Act to...

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