AUGUSTA The Legislature’s Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee approved a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to create a nonpartisan research institute to provide the Legislature with information and policy options to improve Maine’s economy.
An amended version of LD 1517, “An Act To Establish the Maine Workforce, Research, Development and Student Achievement Institute,” received a bipartisan, unanimous vote of support from those present, with three members absent.
“The Institute is going to be a great resource for our committee – and for the entire Legislature – in crafting policy that will make life better for Maine people,” said Sen. Curry. “As we look for the best way to invest in our workforce and grow our economy, we’re going to need hard data and information about what’s working in other state. The Institute will be a great asset, and I thank my fellow committee members for their support.”
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Estonia Theatre’s annex gets cooling-off time
4. May 2021, 7:00 PM
Estonia Theatre’s annex gets cooling-off time
The annex to the current building of the Estonia opera theatre in Tallinn (repro). PHOTO: Rahvusooper Estonia
The parliamentary Cultural Affairs Committee decided to recommend to the plenum that two regional projects should be declared cultural construction projects of national significance besides the two main favourites. This move brought the greatest public support to the committee’s decision.
The Riigikogu decided to list and finance cultural buildings of national importance for the first time since 1996 when the deputies favoured the National Art Museum, the National Museum and the Academy of Music and Theatre.
AUGUSTA The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee last week passed a bill from Senator Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to study workforce development needs in Waldo County and to identify solutions to meet those needs.
LD 814, “Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Evaluate the Need To Expand Workforce Training Options in Waldo County,” received a vote of 7-5, with one member absent.
“Understanding the gap between current training needs and training opportunities is the critical first step toward preparing our workforce for the future,” said Sen. Curry. “Right now, we have businesses that can’t find qualified workers, workers who can’t find jobs and a lack of training opportunities in Waldo County. Local training opportunities help us fill local jobs, and help workers build their credentials for well-paying fields that require additional education. I’m grateful to the committee for supporting this bill.”
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