President Jackson tours Region Two School of Applied Technology in Houlton
Pres. Jackson with Region Two Director Ammie London in the autobody shop. HOULTON — On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, toured the Region Two School of Applied Technology in Houlton. President Jackson was invited to learn more about the southern Aroostook career and technical education program by Region Two Director Ammie London. “CTE schools […]
President Jackson highlights recent legislative wins at American Loggers Council Meeting
NEWRY — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, highlighted recent legislative wins for Maine logging contractors and wood haulers at the 29th Annual Meeting of the American Loggers Council in Newry earlier this month. President Jackson was invited to speak by the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine following the passage of new laws designed to protect […]
Presiding Officers condemn hateful demonstrations, highlight civil rights resources
AUGUSTA — In response to the hateful demonstration in Augusta on Saturday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, issued the following statement: “On Saturday, a small handful of individuals belonging to a white nationalist organization gathered in Augusta to partake in what appears to be an ugly demonstration of […]
Senate President Jackson lauds President Biden’s “Make it Here” Executive Order, calls for Maine to do the same
AUBURN — Today, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and the United States Jobs to Encourage “Invent it Here, Make it Here” in Industries of the Future while visiting Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. The Executive Order is an attempt to ensure that inventions resulting from […]
President Jackson speaks at White House Child Care Summit
President Jackson (right) with Rep. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth at White House Summit on Child Care. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, spoke to state legislative leaders from across the country about Maine’s investment in quality, affordable child care at the States Convening on Child Care hosted by the White House on Wednesday. […]
Governor signs President Jackson’s Gagetown Chemical Study into law
AUGUSTA – On Friday, Governor Janet Mills signed into law legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, creating the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission. The Commission is tasked with studying the impacts of exposure to harmful chemicals during National Guard service at the Gagetown Air Base in New Brunswick, Canada. “I’m thrilled that this long […]
Senate sends bill to promote fair and timely payment of logging contractors to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support the fair and timely payment of logging contractors with strong bipartisan support. The vote was 25-9. LD 1849, “An Act to Ensure Fair and Timely Payment in the Harvesting of Forest Products” would require contractors to be paid within […]
President Jackson’s comprehensive child care bill clears committee
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee endorsed an amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve access to quality, affordable child care in a party-line vote on Thursday. The proposed legislation – LD 1726, “An Act to Build Maine’s Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families” – would […]
President Jackson delivers commencement address at Maine School of Science and Mathematics Graduation Ceremony
AUGUSTA – Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, delivered the commencement address to the 33 graduates, their families and faculty members at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. “The pathway from working in the Maine woods to presiding over the Maine Senate is anything but linear. In fact, if someone had […]
Senate President Troy Jackson introduces legislation to support construction technology at UMaine
AUGUSTA– Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented LD 1871, “An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in a Green Energy Materials Building at the University of Maine,” to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. The bill would provide funding to the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, known as […]
