Governor signs Jackson bill to improve transparency in prescription coverage
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that seeks to improve transparency in prescription drug coverage, was signed into law by Governor Janet T. Mills last week. The new law – LD 2114, Resolve, Directing the Superintendent of Insurance to Collect Data from Health Insurers Related to Prescription Drug Coverage of Generic Drugs […]
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 […]
Senate to vote on Jackson bill targeting predatory medical credit card practices
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee reconsidered legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to better protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices. The final vote was 6-7, with a narrow minority recommending the passage of the amended legislation. “When it comes to health care, there’s a […]
President Jackson releases statement on the impending closure of the Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing Center
AUGUSTA – Late last week, the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center notified staff, residents and families that the long-term care facility plans to close June 30. The closure will affect 120 employees, 49 residents and their families. According to reports, the assisted living facility located on the premises will remain operational as will the sister […]
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 […]
Senate sends responsible bipartisan budget to governor’s desk
t’s hard to overstate what this budget will mean for working-class families. It is a budget that answers the call of the moment and delivers for parents on child care, paid family and medical leave, and the dependent tax credit, making it just a little easier for folks to make ends meet. It will give those of us who live in rural areas peace of mind knowing that when we call 9-1-1, we can count on emergency medical services professionals to show up in our hour of need.
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.
Legislature enacts commonsense current services budget
Our job as elected officials is to represent the people who have placed their faith and trust and fight for their best interests. That is not something I take lightly. For me, this responsible baseline budget is about keeping our promise to Maine people — a promise to fund rural hospitals, a promise to fully fund our schools, a promise to make sure no child has to learn on an empty stomach and a promise to provide meaningful property tax relief. These are initiatives are foundational to the health, well-being, and success of Maine’s people and economy. Tonight, the Legislature followed through on that promise.
Pres. Jackson announces Senate Committee Assignments
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced Senate committee assignments for the 131st Maine Legislature. There are 17 joint-standing committees, a new Joint Select Committee on Housing, the Government Oversight Committee, and several Senate standing committees. Lawmakers are assigned to legislative committees by the presiding officers based on their interest, experience, professional background or […]
Long-term care trade group honors Jackson
The Maine Health Care Association honored Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a 2022 Legislative Advocacy Award at the organization’s annual Fall Health Care Conference & Expo in Rockport, citing his support for long-term care facilities and direct care workers.
