Issue Position: Education

Issue Position

I support the voter referendum that established a 55% funding level for Maine schools. The state budget has not achieved this level and taxpayers bear the burden of this shortfall. All Maine children deserve a high quality education with teachers receiving a livable wage. Too many of our Maine teachers are working two or three jobs to support themselves. State funding should help our districts improve teacher salaries and entice more teachers to work in our Maine schools.

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