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KVCC 2010 Commencement Speech
May 20, 2010 - I am not the first choice for keynote speaker today! Yes, I am the second pick. The first choice was Glenn Cummings, a fellow Portlander, former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, and current Deputy Assistant for Vocational and Adult Learning at the Department of Education in Washington, DC. Why do I tell you this? Because, at the end of the day, it is not who gets the first call, whose résumé is incredible, or even what title follows your name. When we let go of our egos and our pride, we realize that what truly matters are what ...
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Gendron's Departure Met With Disappointment -- For Different Reasons
April 14, 2010 - Gov. John Baldacci announced today that the commissioner of the state Department of Education will leave her position at the end of the month. Susan Gendron has served as commissioner for seven years. And while it's not unusual for a cabinet member to leave office toward the end of a gubernatorial term, some education officials are disappointed that she's leaving, and that she's doing so during a tumultuous time for public education.
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2010 Bond Impact on Jobs and the Economy
April 9, 2010 - We cannot afford to pass up this opportunity. The bond package is critical to stimulating jobs and investing in our future. In total, it will result in the protection and creation of nearly 3,000 jobs (see chart below for specifics). Additionally, we will likely see a multiplier effect of jobs and growth around key provisions such as the Portland ship berth, the dental school and the wind energy fund. These are investments that will help secure our economy for the future.
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District 8 Legislative Update - Down to the Wire!
April 9, 2010 - We are still in session! On Monday, the full legislature heads back to Augusta to finish up any final bills and to hopefully pass a bond package. The closing of this session truly illustrates that democracy can be a messy activity!
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