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.
Committee Unanimously approves Jackson bill to improve child abuse reporting
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee endorsed a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to improve the reporting of
Senate President Jackson shares MaineDOT 2024 work plan for state bridge and road projects
AUGUSTA – Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate
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
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
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
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
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
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 —
Pres. Jackson celebrates Franco-American heritage following UMaine lecture
President Jackson (second from right) reflects on discrimination experienced by Maine Acadians in the St. John Valley. ORONO — Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson,
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.
President Jackson highlights recent legislative wins at American Loggers Council Meeting
NEWRY — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, highlighted recent legislative wins for Maine logging contractors and wood haulers at the 29th Annual Meeting of the
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
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
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
Presiding Officers condemn hateful demonstrations, highlight civil rights resources
AUGUSTA — In response to the hateful demonstration in Augusta on Saturday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, issued
Senate President Jackson lauds President Biden’s “Make it Here” Executive Order, calls for Maine to do the same
AUBURN — Today, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Federal Research and Development in Support of Domestic Manufacturing and the United States Jobs
Pres. Jackson to join President Biden, Gov. Mills at Auburn Manufacturing
AUBURN — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will join Governor Janet Mills and President Joe Biden at Auburn Manufacturing, Inc. Auburn Manufacturing is a
President Jackson speaks at White House Child Care Summit
President Jackson (right) with Rep. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth at White House Summit on Child Care. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, spoke
Gov. Mills signs Jackson bill to study the use of facility fees in health care
On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to improve transparency on the use of facility fees in health care and better understand the impact of these fees on Maine patients.
Jackson bills to support logging contractors become law
Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, intended to protect wages and improve working conditions for logging contractors became law without the Governor’s signature last week. The new laws build on previous measures put forward by President Jackson to support Maine loggers and wood haulers.
Governor signs President Jackson’s Gagetown Chemical Study into law
AUGUSTA – On Friday, Governor Janet Mills signed into law legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, creating the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission. The
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.
Pres. Jackson release statement following passage of key tribal bill
AUGUSTA — Today, the Legislature advanced a proposal to ensure that Wabanaki Nations benefit from future federal laws that apply to the other 570 federally
Senate enacts Jackson bill to strengthen forest certification programs used on state-owned land
Labor standards are vital in any occupation, let alone the logging industry. The state should be the gold standard for labor standards supporting the logging contractors and their employees who work on state-owned land. The state should not, however, pay membership dues to an organization that lobbies for and against bills in the Legislature.
Senate sends bill to promote fair and timely payment of logging contractors to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support the fair and timely payment of logging contractors
Jackson child care bill clears Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support
The proposed legislation would double wage stipends for child care workers, expand child care affordability program.
American Legion names President Jackson 2023 Legislator of the Year
President Jackson with Leroy McKenzie, Commander of American Legion District 17 and the Smart Soucie Post 176 in Eagle Lake. AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy
Senate gives initial approval to Northern Maine Transmission Line
A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, seeking legislative approval for the construction of a transmission line connecting northern Maine to ISO-New England, earned strong, bipartisan support from the Senate in a vote of 24-9 on Thursday.
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.
Senate unanimously approves Jackson bill to study exposure of Maine National Guard to harmful chemicals at Gagetown
Maine has a responsibility to serve and protect the members of the Maine National Guard who have stepped up to serve and protect our state. This means making sure that those who were exposed to harmful chemicals during training exercises or service get the care and benefits they deserve. I’ve heard from too many folks who served or had loved ones who served at Gagetown only to be left behind by their government to suffer the consequences of deadly chemical exposure. This bill is about getting answers and justice – long overdue justice.
President Jackson’s comprehensive child care bill clears committee
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee endorsed an amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve access to quality,
President Jackson delivers commencement address at Maine School of Science and Mathematics Graduation Ceremony
AUGUSTA – Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, delivered the commencement address to the 33 graduates, their families and faculty members at the Maine
Senate President Troy Jackson introduces legislation to support construction technology at UMaine
AUGUSTA– Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented LD 1871, “An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Invest in a Green Energy Materials Building
Committee supports bills strengthening protections for loggers and haulers
AUGUSTA– Last week, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry voted to support two proposals from Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, to strengthen protections of loggers
Senate President Jackson bill to include haulers in Logging Dispute Resolution Board becomes law
AUGUSTA– Last week, LD 511 “An Act to Clarify That Haulers Are Under the Jurisdiction of the Logging Dispute Resolution Board” became law. The legislation, introduced by
Committee supports bills strengthening protections for loggers and haulers
AUGUSTA– On Wednesday, the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry voted to support two proposals from Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, to strengthen the protections of
Committee endorses Jackson bill to study unwarranted facility fees
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee unanimously endorsed legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a
President Jackson introduces legislation to grant Aroostook law enforcement radio network access
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced LD 1889 An Act to Provide Authorization to Aroostook County to Use the Statewide Radio
Committee approves Jackson bill to establish Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission
AUGUSTA – On Monday, Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to establish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission, cleared the Veterans and Legal Affairs
Committee approves Jackson bill to provide funding to Maine School of Science and Mathematics
AUGUSTA – Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to provide funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, cleared the Education
Senate gives initial approval to Pres. Jackson’s mobile learning lab bill
The Mobile Learning Lab will provide more students with the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in a state-of-the-art lab. It’s about leveling the playing field in education, opening up pathways to good-paying careers, closing gaps in our workforce and investing in this emerging sector of Maine’s economy.
Senate President Troy Jackson introduces legislation to construct a Bureau of Forestry District Headquarters
AUGUSTA– Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to support the construction of a new Bureau of Forestry District Headquarters at a public hearing before
Senate President Troy Jackson welcomes Aroostook County Teacher of the Year to the State House
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, welcomed Aroostook County Teacher of the Year Emily Rosser and her family to the Senate Chamber on Thursday.
Pres. Jackson, Leader Vitelli introduce child care and preschool measures
The proposals would raise wages for child care workers, expand the child care scholarship program and improve access to public preschool programs.
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to grow Maine’s health care workforce
To ensure that Maine people can continue to get the care they deserve, we must take bold action to support health care workers already providing critical care and do more to attract and retain individuals to work in this field in Maine. LD 1797 will help build a health care workforce that meets the needs of Maine families and communities by expanding programs that are already doing this important work.
President Jackson introduces legislation to bring a drug treatment and recovery court to Aroostook County
“If we are serious about combating the opioid epidemic and helping Mainers get their lives back on track, we need to use every tool available. Establishing a treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County is essential to this work.
Ed Committee recommends Jackson bill to support STEM mobile learning lab
The Mobile Learning Lab offers an innovative way to level the playing field and ensure all students, regardless of where they live, have access to educational opportunities that can set them up for future success.
Pres. Jackson sponsors bill to fund Caribou jail
The current jail in Caribou increasingly serves as a holding facility for the entire region, and the size and state of the building do not adequately support this work. A new jail will better support local and regional law enforcement in northern Aroostook County and ensure that justice can be served.
