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Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved LD 1311, “An Act to Expand Health...

Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

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...

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

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...

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Brenner bill to establish Outdoor School for All

Posted: June 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, in an initial vote. LD 1817, “An...

Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Sen. Rafferty introduces legislation to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage

Posted: March 30, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 28, Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, introduced two bills to reduce Maine’s teacher shortage. The bills, LD 335,...

Sen. Baldacci receives perfect score on education voting record

Sen. Baldacci receives perfect score on education voting record

Posted: September 08, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on legislation to...

<strong>Sen. Brenner receives perfect score on education voting record</strong>

Sen. Brenner receives perfect score on education voting record

Posted: July 20, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for her voting record on legislation...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Rafferty bill to address and improve student learning affected by COVID-19

Posted: March 04, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, March 3, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty,...

Sen. Baldacci receives perfect score on education record

Posted: November 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a 100 percent rating from the Maine Education Association for his voting record on education issues....

Sen. Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators becomes law

Sen. Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators becomes law

Posted: July 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – Recently, a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, became law. LD 816, “An Act To Improve Communication between School Boards and...