AUGUSTA - Rep. Christopher Babbidge, D-Kennebunk, has received a 100% rating on votes to support Maine's education professionals and schools, according to a recent scorecard released by the Maine Education Association (MEA).
"Having spent 31 years teaching in Kennebunk classrooms, it is important to me that our students, teachers and staff have a strong advocate in Augusta," said Babbidge. "Although much of my committee work over six terms has been in the policy areas of energy, environment, economic advancement, and constitutional and human rights, I have spoken on the House floor at important moments of debate on matters of education, and I am proud with all we have accomplished."
MEA scored legislators' votes this year on key bills related to Maine's schools, educators and students, including the two-year state budget. The budget fulfilled the state's commitment to fund 55% of local education costs, set aside funds to keep school meals free for all students and increased funding for higher education. Among several other pieces of legislation that the organization scored, MEA included bills to keep students and staff healthy by updating school air quality and ventilation standards, ensure schools' drinking water is clean and safe, invest federal aid in our education system and require fair wages for school support staff.
Babbidge is serving his sixth non-consecutive term in the House of Representatives and represents part of Kennebunk. He is a member of the Judiciary and Joint Rules Committees.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Babbidge], c. 812-1111