The Maine Legislature passed a bill to create an African American and Wabanaki Studies advisory council, which would be tasked with ensuring that the courses of study — already required under Maine law — are effectively implemented in schools. The proposal, from Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Portland), passed the Senate with a 24-9 vote Tuesday […]| Maine Morning Star
For the few ways a bill can become law, there are many more ways legislation can be killed. Sometimes the path to a bill’s demise is clear. Maybe it gets votes out of a legislative committee with members suggesting its passage, but it doesn’t secure enough votes in either the Maine House of Representatives or […]| Maine Morning Star