FROM CHRISTY DAGGET RE: LD 627 to INCREASE STATE OF MAINE GRANT
I just heard from Senator Millett on continued prospects for the State of
Maine Grant, both in a new bill before the Committee at the last minute,
and through Appropriations – the most critical committee in the
decision-making process. If you’d like to re-send testimony, or take
action, I’m including the details of her email – and a link to the list of
Appropriations Committee members - below. If you have limited time, your
emails to Approps members would be of great value to them as they make the
final decisions on the state budget, revenue and spending over the next few
weeks. This is informational, so it doesn’t matter if they’re not your
local reps. They all need to hear from you as they decide how to allocate
state resources. - Christy
*LINK TO APPROPS COMMITTEE LIST:*
http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/ofpr/appropriations_committee/index.htm
*From:* Rebecca Millett [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* Friday, May 15, 2015 8:54 AM
*To:* Christy Daggett
*Subject:* Re: LD 627 Follow-up
Hi Christy,
Sorry for the delay. I have been waiting to hear about a public hearing
date for the Committee's college affordability bill LD 1406
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0524&item=1&snum=127.
It has been set for Wednesday, 5/20 at 1 pm. Testimony in person or via
email would be welcome.
Also, the democrats on the committee have met with the Appropriations
democrats to encourage them to increase the amount of the state grant. If
Upward Bound students would consider emailing the Appropriations committee
members, that could be helpful as well. Here is the link:
http://www.maine.gov/legis/house/jt_com/afa.htm
All the best,
Rebecca
*From:* Kelly Ilseman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* Friday, May 15, 2015 2:11 PM
*To:* Christy Daggett
*Cc:* Patrick Nason; Joey Buzzell; Becky Colannino; Anthony Staffiere; Lynn
Ploof-Davis; Darylen Cote
*Subject:* Re: State of Maine Grant
Christy,
I really appreciate you keeping TRIO in the loop with your educational
advocacy efforts. Becky and I were happy have the chance to bring students
to the state house last month and hear them testify in favor of LD 627. I'm
so glad their words received such favorable results from representatives.
I've cc'd the students who spoke - Joey Buzzell (hs senior) and Patrick
Nason (first year undergraduate student).
Of course, I agree that there is much more work to be done! We look forward
to hearing in the coming months any advances being made to increase funding
for the State of Maine.
Thank you so much for the work you're doing on behalf of students in Maine,
and the TRIO community!
Kelly
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Kelly Ann Ilseman
Upward Bound Math/Science Program
Assistant Director/Academic Curriculum Coordinator/Academic Counselor
Maine Educational Opportunity Association President
Best ways to reach me:
call or text: 617.784.2320
kelly.ilseman@m <[log in to unmask]>*aine.edu <http://aine.edu>*
other ways to reach me:
main office: 800.581.2522
office: 207.581.3720
fax: 207.581.2710
snail mail:
University of Maine
Upward Bound Math/Science Program
5713 Chadbourne Hall, Rm 224
Orono, ME 04469-5713
http://umaine.edu/ub/
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