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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) The Maine Senate has approved a proposal to improve career and technical education in the state. The Senate approved Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry's bill on Wednesday. The bill would create a 20-member task force charged with examining “the feasibility, advantages and disadvantages of establishing a comprehensive four-year high school career and technical education program for Maine students,” supporters said in a statement. ....
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Maine might join a group of states that require overtime pay for workers who earn more than the current annual threshold. Salaried professionals don't get overtime after working a 40-hour work week unless they earn less than $38,000. ....