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 owners and communities in rural Maine have raised the alarm about the shortsighted decision made
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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 and Biosimilars – will shine a light on how health care plans cover generic drugs and
Governor signs Jackson bill to improve access to opioid alternatives
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that seeks to improve patient access to new non-opioid pain relievers, was signed into law by Governor Janet T. Mills on Monday. The new law – LD 2096, “An Act to Ensure Access to Nonopioid, Nonnarcotic Medication for Acute Pain Relief” – will require state-regulated health insurance plans to have a plan in place to provide adequate coverage of a broad spectrum
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 to Scarborough – more than 100 miles south – is a travesty. It is a
Jackson bill to protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices clears Senate with bipartisan support
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to better protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices cleared the Maine Senate with bipartisan support this morning. The vote was 24-10. “When it comes to health care, there’s a lot on the line. Patients shouldn’t have to worry about being taken advantage of by predatory credit card companies while they are recovering from surgery, nor should they have to
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 contracts. “The Buy American and Build Maine Act isn’t about providing photo ops for politicians,
Maine Senate calls on VA to acknowledge exposure to harmful chemicals at Gagetown, provide care for affected National Guard members
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved a Joint Resolution to petition the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to acknowledge and provide benefits to members of the Maine National Guard exposed to harmful chemicals at the Canadian military support base in Gagetown, New Brunswick. The Joint Resolution, sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is the first in a series of recommendations put forward by the Legislature’s Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission.
Senate gives initial approval to bill creating a law enforcement stakeholder group
The bill from Senate President Troy Jackson seeks to address recruitment and retention challenges in law enforcement AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a law enforcement stakeholder group to address recruitment and retention challenges. LD 2094, Resolve to require the establishment of a stakeholder group to examine and improve the recruitment, retention and wellness of law enforcement officers received strong
Committee unanimously endorses bill championed by Jackson to implement Gagetown recommendations, reestablish harmful chemical study commission
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, members of the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs unanimously voted in favor of a bill to implement the recommendations from the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Studies Commission which was chaired by Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, immediately following the public hearing. The bill – LD 2274, “An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission and to Reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical
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 lot on the line. Patients shouldn’t have to worry about being taken advantage of by
President Jackson’s bill to fund Maine Veterans’ Homes clears Senate on initial vote
AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson that would improve funding for Maine Veterans’ Homes. LD 2217, “Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its MaineCare Reimbursement Rules to Provide Reimbursement to Veterans’ Facilities on a Per Resident Basis” would increase funding for Maine Veterans’ Homes and make that funding ongoing. “One time payouts will not work. Our Veterans need
President Jackson’s bill to support Maine School of Science and Mathematics clears Senate on initial vote
AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson to increase funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. LD 2118, “An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics” would provide ongoing funding to the renowned public, residential high school located in rural Maine to meet operational expenses and provide financial support to in-state students who demonstrate the need
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 Maine. The vote was 8-4 with strong bipartisan support. “Baseball is often celebrated as America’s
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 awards procurement contracts. The vote was 7-4 and fell along party lines. “If the state is going to
