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Committee gives strong support to Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Committee gives strong support to Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: May 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Labor and Housing passed a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that would create...

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Sens. Daughtry, Rafferty praise plan to reach 55 percent funding for education for the first time in 17 years

Sens. Daughtry, Rafferty praise plan to reach 55 percent funding for education for the first time in 17 years

Posted: May 12, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, Gov. Janet T. Mill unveiled her supplemental budget proposal, which includes $187 million for public education. Under this...

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Committee approves Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Committee approves Sen. Daughtry bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Posted: May 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry,...

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Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to help ensure safe learning environment for teachers

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to help ensure safe learning environment for teachers

Posted: May 11, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee supported a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to...

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Advocates share praise, support for paid family medical leave bill sponsored by Sen. Daughtry

Advocates share praise, support for paid family medical leave bill sponsored by Sen. Daughtry

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced LD 1559, “Resolve, To Create the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, on Friday introduced a bill that would create a commission to study the best way to implement a paid...

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Committee unanimously approves Sen. Daughtry bill to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Daughtry bill to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program received approval from the...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help rural Mainers afford backup generators

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help rural Mainers afford backup generators

Posted: April 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to help Mainers living in rural areas afford backup generators. LD...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Sen. Daughtry introduces bills to help school resource officers better serve diverse student populations

Posted: April 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to ensure school resource officers have the training they need to...

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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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