Democratic Legislative Leaders release a suite of legislation to reduce gun violence, bolster public health and improve public safety
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash, House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, and members of Democratic Legislative Leadership released a comprehensive suite of legislation designed to reduce gun violence and bolster public health. The suite of legislation includes three measures from Speaker Talbot Ross, Sen. Peggy Rotundo of Lewiston and […]
President Jackson introduces bill to support child care providers
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to support child care providers at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee. LD 2199, “An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers” would improve the child care affordability program and establish an emergency fund […]
Gagetown Commission urges VA to support guardsmen harmed by chemical exposure, calls for additional environmental and health studies
The group of lawmakers, former servicemembers and stakeholders also recommended that the Legislature re-establish the study commission to continue this important work. AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Rep. Ron Russell, D-Verona Island, presented the final report from the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission to the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs […]
President Jackson introduces legislation to increase funding for Maine School of Science and Mathematics
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to increase funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics at public hearing before the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday. “Maine School of Science and Mathematics is an asset to our state. It offers an affordable high-quality STEM education that benefits students and […]
Senate President Jackson shares MaineDOT 2024 work plan for state bridge and road projects
AUGUSTA – Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 1. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. “The maintenance and upkeep of […]
President Jackson honored with Community Health Center Champion Award
Heather Pelletier of Fish River Rural Health Center presented President Jackson with the award at the Maine Primary Care Association’s 2024 Legislative Breakfast AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was honored by the Maine Primary Care Association’s Community Health Center Champion Award for his work to lower health care costs, improve access to […]
Judiciary committee unanimously advances Jackson measure to improve access to substance use disorder treatment programs
AUGUSTA – An amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, which seeks to improve access to treatment and recovery programs available through the courts, earned unanimous support from the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The measure is part of an ongoing effort to establish a treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County. “A treatment […]
President Jackson proposes legislation to repair Loring Arch Hangar
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation in an effort to preserve and repair the historic Loring Arch Hangar at the former Air Force base in Limestone. LD 1998, “An Act to Transfer the Arch Hangar at the Former Loring Air Force Base to the Loring Air Museum,” proposes transferring the […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to protect Loring jobs, support economic opportunity in Limestone
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to increase and extend a tax break for the Loring Development Authority to protect jobs at the former air force base, attract new economic opportunities and alleviate pressure on the residents of Limestone. The proposal – LD 1981, “An Act to Extend and Expand the […]
