---------- Forwarded message ---------- *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