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Sen. Libby bill to help students who experience disruption to their education attain their diplomas heads to governor’s desk

Sen. Libby bill to help students who experience disruption to their education attain their diplomas heads to governor’s desk

Posted: July 06, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted and funded a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to improve education outcomes and graduation...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help teachers create more equitable, safe learning environments

Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help teachers create more equitable, safe learning environments

Posted: April 05, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced two bills to help Maine educators create more equitable and safe environments for students...

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Sanborn bill to attract and retain Maine doctors signed into law

Posted: July 01, 2019

AUGUSTA – On Friday, June 28, Sen. Linda Sanborn’s, D-Gorham, bill LD 440, “An Act To Continue the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship...

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GOP ‘proposal’ on education amounts to $220 million cut for schools

GOP ‘proposal’ on education amounts to $220 million cut for schools

Posted: June 01, 2017

Jackson, Libby say Republican scheme ignores voters, raise property taxes AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic leaders on Thursday brushed off an...

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Senate Democrats will not support a budget that ignores will of voters

Posted: May 15, 2017

Jackson, Libby call on GOP to stop threatening shutdown and get serious about budget AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats said Friday that they will not...

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Sen. Millett’s bills would lower college costs, increase degree completion

Sen. Millett’s bills would lower college costs, increase degree completion

Posted: January 23, 2017

Students, teachers testify in favor of legislation at Education Committee on Monday AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has...

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Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Millett says budget must support, not undermine, public schools

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Millett says budget must support, not undermine, public schools

Posted: January 13, 2017

Gov. Paul LePage unveiled his two-year budget proposal last week. By every conceivable measure, the budget cuts funding to public schools and...

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Senate sends LePage bill to provide budget stability to school districts

Senate sends LePage bill to provide budget stability to school districts

Posted: March 31, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday enacted bill to give budget stability and predictability to school districts. The bill now goes to Gov. Paul...

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Senate backs bill to provide stability to local school budgets

Senate backs bill to provide stability to local school budgets

Posted: March 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Monday gave initial approval to a bill that would add stability and predictability to the local school budgeting...

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Maine Senate sends education funding referendum to voters

Maine Senate sends education funding referendum to voters

Posted: March 22, 2016

AUGUSTA — A citizen initiative to establish a fund to support Maine’s financial obligations to K-12 education was sent to voters after a...

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