Under Democratic leadership, Legislature passes strong, bipartisan two-year budget
AUGUSTA – The Maine House and Senate voted today to pass the bipartisan budget agreement reached by the Appropriations Committee, sending the budget to Governor’s desk to be signed into law. The vote was 104-38 in the House and 25-9 in the Senate in favor of passing the $7.98 billion two-year budget that prioritizes property […]
Senate approves Jackson bill to improve property tax relief for veterans
AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would provide property tax relief to Maine veterans, in an initial vote on Thursday. LD 1194, “An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans” would expand the veteran’s property tax exemption program to increase the exemption amount and cover more veterans. “Maine […]
Jackson’s veteran moose-hunting bill earns unanimous support in Senate
AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash to increase veteran participation in moose hunting in an initial vote on Tuesday. The bill – LD 708, “An Act To Expand Maine’s Moose Lottery To Benefit Wounded Service Members and Veterans” – would allow Mainers participating in the moose permit lottery to […]
Jackson bill to provide property tax relief for veterans earns committee support
AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would provide property tax relief to Maine veterans, received initial approval in the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday. LD 1194, “An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans” will now go before the full Legislature for votes. “Maine veterans have served our country and state with integrity […]
Jackson introduces legislation to lower property taxes for veterans
AUGUSTA—Two bills from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, aimed at providing property tax relief to veterans received public hearings before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday. “Property taxes in our state have been out of control. This is making it difficult for all people – whether they are veterans or otherwise – to live comfortably […]
Senate Democrats unanimously support bill to provide tax relief to Maine service members
AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats on Thursday unanimously voted to support a bill to provide tax relief for Maine service members. LD 72, “An Act To Provide an Income Tax Exemption for Military Pay without Regard to Where the Military Service Was Performed,” sponsored by Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, would exempt service members from paying income tax […]
Sen. Jackson elected President of the Maine Senate
AUGUSTA—Earlier today, Senator Troy Jackson, D—Allagash, was sworn in as the 117th President of the Maine Senate. President Jackson is serving his fifth nonconsecutive term in the Senate, representing the good people of northern Aroostook County. The last Senate President to come from Aroostook County was former Gov. John Reed of Fort Fairfield, sixty years […]
