Maine governor proposes historic education funding boost
By DAVID SHARPMay 12, 2021 GMT
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Thanks to a forecast for healthy economic growth, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday proposed increasing the state’s share of primary education costs to 55% meeting a goal established in a voter referendum more than 15 years ago.
The education spending boost, which would help schools while easing local property tax burden, is part of the governor’s supplemental budget proposal that builds on the budget already approved.
“Our economy is on track for a strong recovery. It’s time then to fully fund education,” the governor told reporters via Zoom.
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