Pres. Jackson lauds the decision to preserve Hampden processing facility
AUGUSTA — On Monday, the U.S. Postal Service reversed course on plans to move some of the processing operations from Hampden to the Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center in Scarborough. Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following decisions praising the decision to preserve the Eastern Maine processing facility: “For months, workers, small business […]
President Jackson criticizes USPS decision to move some Hampden mail processing operations to Scarborough
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement in response to the decision by the U.S. Postal Service to move some of the processing operations from Hampden to the Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center in Scarborough: “The decision by the USPS to move some of the mail processing operations from Hampden […]
Buy American and Build Maine Act clears the Senate on initial votes
AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to establish the Buy American and Build Maine Act in a vote of 22-12. LD 1983, “An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act” would give preference to Maine-based businesses, workers and American manufacturing when the state awards procurement […]
Committee endorses Jackson bill to keep Portland Sea Dogs in Maine
The bill establishes a tax credit to help make city-owned Hadlock Field ADA accessible, support good-paying jobs and incentivize millions in capital investment AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee endorsed a modest tax credit sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support upgrades to city-owned Hadlock Field and keep the Portland Sea Dogs in […]
President Jackson’s Buy American and Build Maine Act clears committee along party lines
AUGUSTA – Last week, the Legislature’s State and Local Government endorsed a proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act. LD 1983, “An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act” would give preference to Maine-based businesses, workers and American manufacturing when the state […]
Jackson bill to support child care providers clears committee with unanimous support
AUGUSTA – Last week, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support child care providers. The amended proposal, LD 2199, “An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers” would improve the child care affordability program to align payment practices with […]
Committee advances Jackson bill to support Maine state and federal workers during a prolonged government shutdown
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee advanced a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support state and federal workers during prolonged government shutdowns. The vote was 7-4 with Republican committee members voting against the proposal. “When a federal shutdown occurs, the federal workers living in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
