Maine education

Source topic or question: Public safety and criminal justice

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Address homelessness among Maine children and their families through expanded supports to schools and family housing programs.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Housing, property taxes, and cost of living

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Reduce sprawl and encourage housing development in downtowns and near schools, workplaces, and services.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Increase investment in the Maine State Grant Program to make higher education more accessible and affordable, helping more Maine students attend and complete college without taking on unsustainable debt.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Ensure free school meals for all children: Ensure state funding to feed over 115,000 public school students daily during the school year, saving families approximately $160 per month, and supporting attendance and learning.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Public safety and criminal justice

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Partner with Communities to Deliver Relief: Lasting relief requires real partnership between the state and municipalities. Hannah will give municipalities new local revenue options so they are less dependent on residential property taxes to fund essential services, support regional service sharing in areas like public safety and public works, planning and code enforcement, and solid waste to reduce costs for taxpayers, and she’ll maintain the state’s share of K-12 education funding to reduce pressure on local property tax bills.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Energy, environment, and working waterfronts

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By partnering with unions, employers, and education institutions, Hannah will expand access to ongoing education and training that matches the jobs driving Maine’s economy today and tomorrow. These programs will promote flexible, hands-on learning for workers at all stages, prioritizing credentials, apprenticeships, and real-world experience in key sectors like construction, health care, manufacturing, and clean energy.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Promote healthy families by giving parents the tools and services to grow and thrive, manage stress and encourage connection through access to local systems of support like school-based health services and mental health care treatment; and

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Technology and communications

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Increase sustained research and development funding through targeted innovation funding and bonds that support priority sectors and strengthen collaboration between the Maine Technology Institute, public universities, and industry partners.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Strengthen the child care workforce: Sustain and grow the successful child care wage supplement program, supporting livable wages to recruit and retain early childhood educators. Expand career and technical education, registered apprenticeship programs, and higher education pathways into the field.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

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Promote the importance and value of construction careers as high-demand, valued jobs to Maine students and other job seekers and highlight the important role these industries plan in building homes for Mainers.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Technology and communications

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Complete the work of historic federal and state broadband investments in fiber and satellite broadband, and ensure that every Mainers has the tools and training to use the internet safely and confidently to improve their health, education and livelihood.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Expand paid internships and work-based learning in partnership with Maine employers, unions, and higher education institutions to ensure more young people gain real-world experience before graduating.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Housing, property taxes, and cost of living

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Grow the Workforce and Industries that Build Our Homes: Invest in apprenticeships, training programs, business supports, and tuition-free community college to ensure Maine has the skilled workers, materials , and businesses to build the housing we need.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Strengthen student loan repayment and retention incentives for graduates who choose to live and work in Maine, helping reduce debt while building long-term career pathways in the state.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Housing, property taxes, and cost of living

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Expand Maine service and opportunity programs that employ young people in projects that strengthen their communities—like municipal government, education and health, housing, environment, and local needs.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Strengthen career and technical education (CTE) in middle and high schools by modernizing programs, expanding access in rural communities, and aligning coursework with real-world skills so students graduate with clear pathways to good-paying jobs or further education.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Strengthen partnerships between employers, unions, and higher education to align training with real workforce needs and job quality standards—ensuring Maine workers are prepared for emerging industries without being left behind by rapid technological change.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Invest in Maine’s workforce and raise wages through skills and training: Expanding apprenticeships and career pathways, education opportunities, and hands-on training in high-demand fields so workers can move into better-paying jobs and advance over time.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Education and workforce development

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Maine now provides free school lunches to children. https://www.fullplates.org/school-meals-for-all This may be the only meal a child can be sure of in his/her day. Maine’s elderly also need help. They frequently have no one to turn to. Programs such as Meals on Wheels provide a great service to elderly Mainers but we must make sure that everyone who needs help gets it. https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/find-meals-and-services/

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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Maine’s economy starts in our classrooms. In 2024 Maine’s fourth grade reading skills fall further below other states, and three out of four students are moving past fourth grade without the skills they need. Parents do not need education jargon, they deserve to know their child can read and is being set up for success in the future. As Governor, I will make sure more students leave school ready for real life, real work, and real opportunity here in Maine. That means stronger reading and math foundations, better career pathways, and a system that connects education to the jobs and industries Maine actually needs.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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#3. Connect students to real careers in Maine Too many young people graduate without a clear connection between school and a future here at home. As Governor, I will strengthen career and technical education, expand employer partnerships, and make sure more students can move from classroom to career without leaving the state they love.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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#3. Connect students to real careers in Maine

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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#2. Keep great teachers in Maine classrooms

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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#2. Keep great teachers in Maine classrooms If we want a stronger economy tomorrow, we need stronger schools today. As Governor, I will help recruit and keep great teachers by supporting paid student teaching, mentoring new educators, and building real pathways for talented people to teach and stay in Maine.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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#4. Make Maine the easy place to come back to Maine should be competing to bring back our kids, attract young families, and welcome veterans and skilled workers who want to build a life here. As Governor, I will make sure every Maine student graduates with a real plan and a real opportunity here at home, so choosing Maine for the long term isn’t a risk; it’s the obvious choice.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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Too many young people graduate without a clear connection between school and a future here at home. As Governor, I will strengthen career and technical education, expand employer partnerships, and make sure more students can move from classroom to career without leaving the state they love.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

Source topic or question: Build a Foundation of Strong Schools

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Maine should be competing to bring back our kids, attract young families, and welcome veterans and skilled workers who want to build a life here. As Governor, I will make sure every Maine student graduates with a real plan and a real opportunity here at home, so choosing Maine for the long term isn’t a risk; it’s the obvious choice.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 19, 2026

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Despite ranking fifth in the world for education funding, the United States ranks just 24th in science, 39th in math, and 39th in reading. We must do better if we want our kids to compete and succeed in a global economy. Parents deserve a stronger voice in their children’s education. They should be treated as partners, not bystanders. We need to get back to the basics: math, science, history, and English, so students graduate ready for college, trade school, or the workforce.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026

Source topic or question: What We Can Achieve Together

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Education

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026