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*From:* Christy Daggett [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 01, 2015 9:59 PM
*To:* Darylen M. Cote; Anthony Staffiere
*Subject:* Upcoming Public Hearing on Increasing State of Maine Grant
*Importance:* High



Darylen and Tony:



There will be a public hearing Monday at 1:00 pm, 202 Cross (Ed and
Cultural Affairs Committee) on the attached bipartisan bill to increase the
State of Maine Grant and add step increases for each year completed.  The
Governor’s budget proposes a $10 million dollar increase to the SoM Grant,
but this bill would be much farther reaching.  I plan to submit testimony.
I’d be pleased to share it with you in advance if you are interested
(should be drafted tomorrow) and would be pleased to take a look at yours
if you are inclined to offer testimony.



Best,



Christy