President Jackson, Senator Rotundo release statements on revenue forecasting report
AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee released a preliminary revenue forecast report that includes an additional $139 million in general fund revenues for this fiscal year and $125 million for state fiscal year 2025. Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Senator Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, Chair of the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs […]
Legislature’s Gagetown Commission highlights stories of service members and their families
Left to Right: Diane Ghering, wife of commission member Jim Ghering; Elaine Donovan, wife of commission member David Donovan; Jan McColm of Halifax; Dana Michaud of Presque Isle; Rep. Mark Babin, R-Fort Fairfield; President Jackson; Rep. Ron Russell, R-Verona Island; Don Page of Fort Fairfield; David Donovan of Fort Fairfield; and Jim Gehring of Bridgewater. […]
President Jackson releases statement on draft offshore wind plan
AUGUSTA — Last week, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released a draft plan for wind energy development n the Gulf of Maine that excludes nearly all of Lobster Management Area 1. The draft plan reflects the intent of the 131st Maine Legislature. Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement in support of the […]
Pres. Jackson honors Mapleton resident named Forest Service Employee of the Year
AUGUSTA – On Friday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, honored Ranger Carson Hartman of Mapleton with a legislative sentiment for being named 2022 Employee of the Year from the Forest Protection Division of the Maine Forest Service. “At a time when wildfires and other natural disasters have become more prevalent in neighboring states and provinces, […]
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 […]
Pres. Jackson meets with Aroostook County Community Service Providers
President Jackson (center) with Regan Cyr, CEO of Northern Aroostook Alternatives Inc, and Steve Richards, Executive Director of the Central Aroostook Association. PRESQUE ISLE — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, met with community service providers supporting Mainers with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle. The meeting was organized […]
Pres. Jackson walks picket line alongside striking millworkers in Baileyville
Reaching a fair agreement is in everyone’s best interest. Machinists, SEIU Local 330-3 and Millwrights stand ready to negotiate in good faith. It’s time for management to return to the table and do the same with the millworkers who have kept this facility operational for generations.
Pres. Jackson names Caribou resident to CTE Task Force
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has named David Keaton of Caribou to a task force established by the Legislature to study the creation of a comprehensive career and technical education program. “If we are serious about equipping students with the skills and experience to pursue good-paying jobs after high school, lawmakers need to […]
Pres. Jackson receives SAM Award
Left to Right: Hon. David Trahan, Executive Director of the SAM, President Jackson, Hon. Tom Tyler, SAM Board President, Hon. Matt Dunlap, former SAM Board Member and Executive Director. WATERVILLE – On Saturday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, received the President’s Award for Legislative Service from the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) at the organization’s […]
Pres. Jackson releases statement on the anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks
AUGUSTA — On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement: “From the moment the first plane hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. More than two decades since the deadly terrorist attacks, we repeat the promise […]
