Jackson child care bill clears Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support
The proposed legislation would double wage stipends for child care workers, expand child care affordability program.
American Legion names President Jackson 2023 Legislator of the Year
President Jackson with Leroy McKenzie, Commander of American Legion District 17 and the Smart Soucie Post 176 in Eagle Lake. AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was honored with the American Legion’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award at the organization’s annual state convention on Saturday. The award recognizes President Jackson’s longstanding commitment to […]
Senate gives initial approval to Northern Maine Transmission Line
A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, seeking legislative approval for the construction of a transmission line connecting northern Maine to ISO-New England, earned strong, bipartisan support from the Senate in a vote of 24-9 on Thursday.
Senate approves Jackson bill to ensure eligible businesses receive overdue energy relief credit
On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would deliver rate relief to more than 60 eligible businesses that did not receive the energy credit authorized by the Legislature last year.
Senate unanimously approves Jackson bill to study exposure of Maine National Guard to harmful chemicals at Gagetown
Maine has a responsibility to serve and protect the members of the Maine National Guard who have stepped up to serve and protect our state. This means making sure that those who were exposed to harmful chemicals during training exercises or service get the care and benefits they deserve. I’ve heard from too many folks who served or had loved ones who served at Gagetown only to be left behind by their government to suffer the consequences of deadly chemical exposure. This bill is about getting answers and justice – long overdue justice.
Committee supports bills strengthening protections for loggers and haulers
AUGUSTA– On Wednesday, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry voted to support two proposals from Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, to strengthen the protections of loggers and haulers in Maine. LD 1849, An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products and LD 1874 An Act to Support Maine Loggers’ and Truckers’ […]
Committee endorses Jackson bill to study unwarranted facility fees
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee unanimously endorsed legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a task force studying the use of facility fees in health care settings. As amended, LD 1795, “An Act to Protect Patients by Prohibiting Certain Medical Facility Fees,” would convene a task […]
Senate gives initial approval to Pres. Jackson’s mobile learning lab bill
The Mobile Learning Lab will provide more students with the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in a state-of-the-art lab. It’s about leveling the playing field in education, opening up pathways to good-paying careers, closing gaps in our workforce and investing in this emerging sector of Maine’s economy.
Pres. Jackson, Leader Vitelli introduce child care and preschool measures
The proposals would raise wages for child care workers, expand the child care scholarship program and improve access to public preschool programs.
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to grow Maine’s health care workforce
To ensure that Maine people can continue to get the care they deserve, we must take bold action to support health care workers already providing critical care and do more to attract and retain individuals to work in this field in Maine. LD 1797 will help build a health care workforce that meets the needs of Maine families and communities by expanding programs that are already doing this important work.
