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Get StartedWe will start with a campaign to eliminate the stigma attached to addiction and focus on making treatment available ‘upon demand’. Learn more
GROWING A SKILLED AND PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE Learn more
INVEST IN YOUNG PEOPLE WHO INVEST IN MAINE Learn more
PROMOTE MAINE’S BRAND Learn more
GROW DEMAND FOR MAINE PRODUCTS Learn more
BE STRATEGIC AND SMART ABOUT REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES Learn more
BOOST WORKER PARTICIPATION Learn more
BUILD A THRIVING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BASE Learn more
SHOW APPRECIATION FOR MAINE BUSINESSES Learn more
STOP THE SUMMER LEARNING SLIDE Learn more
INVEST IN HIGHER EDUCATION & ADULT LEARNERS Learn more
LOWER THE FINANCIAL BARRIER TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION Learn more
EXPAND THE REACH OF EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS Learn more
EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR FOUR YEAR-OLD CHILDREN Learn more
IMPROVING LITERACY AND MATH SKILLS FOR HIGH-NEED K-12 STUDENTS Learn more
PREPARE OUR STUDENTS TO BE INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS Learn more
EXTENDING LEARNING TIME (ELT) OPPORTUNITIES. Learn more
RESTORE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME Learn more
ENCOURAGE TEACHING AS A PROFESSION Learn more
STRENGTHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND STUDENT Learn more
PROMOTE OUR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION Learn more
BREAK DOWN BARRIERS BETWEEN ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Learn more
CONTINUE TO INVEST IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS Learn more
Increasing assistance to less affluent Mainers who can’t afford to respond to market signals by weatherizing their homes, switching their fuels or improving their heating technologies. Learn more
Terry will look for market-based incentives to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles in use, and adopt shared standards for a network of electric vehicle charging stations. Learn more
She will work with Maine’s research, educational and community leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and advocacy groups to develop a state energy plan that will complement and support our long term economic development strategy by encouraging investment and job creation in the renewable energy sector Learn more
Terry is committed to environmental policies that keep our air and water clean, promote public health and move Maine towards energy independence. Learn more
and Maine’s conservation programs so that we can continue to protect Maine’s forests, marine and critical habitats from development while some remain sustainably managed working forests, farms and waterfronts. Learn more
Supporting businesses and research institutions to develop technologies that will transform how we produce and save energy Learn more
Alternatively, we must continue to look at tapping into Canada’s vast hydropower resources, to meet Maine’s demand without sacrificing our natural landscape. Learn more
Under Terry’s Administration, Maine will continue to work with other New England states to find a regional solution as part of the recently granted two-year extension of the PUC’s authority. Learn more
As Governor, Terry will also call for Maine to join 14 other states and Puerto Rico to uphold the international climate accord signed in Paris by all but two of the world’s nations. Learn more
We need to redouble Maine’s efforts at improving energy efficiency and energy conservation. Learn more
we must rebuild, restore and reinvigorate: the integrity of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection so that it once again will have the staffing levels, competence, expertise leadership it needs to help Maine residents and businesses protect our environmental quality and public health Learn more
Collaborating with Maine communities to combat sprawl through better coordination of state transportation policies and local smart growth policies. Learn more
Redoubling Maine’s efforts at conservation and energy efficiency, starting with a comprehensive review of existing programs and incentives, including smart grid technologies, new rate structure designs and diversified energy sources for Maine homes and businesses. Learn more
A Hayes Administration will work to increase renewable energy capacity, protect and develop export markets for Maine’s renewable energy production, and advance the development of solar, wind and tidal generation of electricity in ways that are cost effective and consistent with the protection of Maine’s environmental assets. Learn more
as Governor she will support the establishment of a Coastal Risks and Hazards Commission and work to mitigate the risks and prepare for the unavoidable effects of climate change. Learn more
Further, the Hayes Administration will join our Senators and Representatives to fight drilling off the coast of Maine. Learn more
Build on our assets and strengths and avoid fragmented and scattershot strategies that ignore the impact on our natural resources and rural character. Learn more
Terry supported the establishment of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based effort among nine Northeast states to reduce climate-changing carbon pollution from power plants and to spur money-saving investments in energy efficiency and clean energy. Learn more
Terry believes sustainable natural resources are critical to Maine’s future growth and prosperity. They represent a key competitive advantage we have over other states and the best hope for creating jobs and reviving our economy. Learn more
We need to redouble Maine’s efforts at improving energy efficiency and energy conservation. Energy is a significant cost for most manufacturing businesses and its high cost makes it harder for our businesses to compete in the global marketplace. Learn more
A Hayes Administration will work to increase renewable energy capacity, protect and develop export markets for Maine’s renewable energy production, and advance the development of solar, wind and tidal generation of electricity in ways that are cost effective and consistent with the protection of Maine’s environmental assets. Learn more
To overcome these obstacles, the ConnectME Authority will serve an important convening and coordinating role to help establish public/private partnerships with telecom providers. Learn more
BOOST MAINECARE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Learn more
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE NEW INCENTIVES UNDER THE CHRONIC CARE ACT TO HELP SENIORS STAY IN THEIR HOMES Learn more
People across Maine face prohibitive prescription drug expenses. Learn more
We must address this financial gap in order to solve the access to dental care issue for Mainers who do not have dental insurance. Learn more
STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PATIENTS AND THEIR DOCTORS Learn more
Maine’s healthcare system needs to be more transparent. Learn more
We need to shift Maine’s focus in mental health care away from crisis management and emergency care and in the direction of screening, prevention, recovery, access and ongoing availability of evidenced-based care. Learn more
With leadership from the Governor’s Office, we will get healthcare right, and that means providing universal access to quality and affordable healthcare. Learn more
All Mainers deserve healthcare that is accessible and affordable, yet healthcare costs here are among the highest in the nation and are rising faster than the national average. Learn more
WELCOME LEGAL IMMIGRANTS Learn more
FIX OVERDUE FACILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS Learn more
Terry will also pursue strategies to utilize Maine’s existing fiber infrastructure to help connect communities currently without reliable broadband. Learn more
Maine needs a leader in the Blaine House to extend reliable broadband to the entire state. Learn more
Maine needs a governor who realizes that the demand for high-speed internet will only increase; and what constitutes broadband in terms of transmission speed and quality of service is a moving target. Learn more
Maintaining roads, bridges, and ports ranks high among the most important and traditional functions of state and local government, yet we have underfunded these crucial sectors and limited our ability to compete globally as a result. Learn more
We need an efficient transportation system that prioritizes choice, mobility, and sustainability. Learn more
MODERNIZE OUR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK FOR THE LONG TERM Learn more
DIG-ONCE: MINIMIZE THE COST OF BUILDING NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE Learn more
In 2013, as a member of the Maine House, Terry supported the Omnibus Energy Bill, a state initiative to lower energy costs and protect the environment by boosting the region’s natural gas supply and increasing funding for energy-efficiency efforts. Learn more
In 2007, Terry supported the establishment of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based effort among nine Northeast states to reduce climate-changing carbon pollution from power plants and to spur money-saving investments in energy efficiency and clean energy. Learn more
LEVERAGE OUR GROWING RETIREE POPULATION Learn more
Properly served by infrastructure improvements, these service center communities can be economic game changers for all the surrounding communities. Learn more
We need to work together to devise modern funding streams to provide the money required to make these necessary repairs. Learn more
We need to pay teachers a competitive, professional salary, provide opportunities and training for professional advancement and make sure teachers have the instructional time needed so that every child in Maine can succeed. Learn more
CLOSE THE SKILLS GAP WITH WORKFORCE TRAINING Learn more
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