LePage says he'll spend on training if MEA does

STATE HOUSE BUREAU

Posted: November 3
Updated: Today at 10:00 PM

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By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com
MaineToday Media State House Writer

AUGUSTA -- Gov. Paul LePage issued a challenge to the Maine Education Association Wednesday, saying he's ready to spend more money on teacher training if the union spends money, too.

"For every dollar the MEA puts up for professional development for their teachers, we'll match it," he said drawing applause from those gathered at the Maine Tax Forum held at the Augusta Civic Center. "I believe they collect dues and right now those dues go to Washington at the end of the year for political campaigns. I think the dues should be invested back in to the educators in the state of Maine."

He also said many teachers leave the profession after only a few years because they don't get the support they need.

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