Presiding officers renew call for reopening task force
AUGUSTA – As Maine enters Phase 2 of the reopening plan, Senate President Troy Jackson and Speaker of the House Sara Gideon renewed their call for a re-opening task force that would bring together members of Governor Mills’ cabinet, public health experts, business leaders, labor and employment interests, and the public. The proposed Task Force […]
Jackson, Gideon announce a series of committee meetings
Lawmakers will focus on issues around unemployment, small businesses, reopening the economy, COVID-19 testing, and long-term care
Pres. Jackson to hold virtual town hall meeting on May 27
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, plans to hold a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 27 to provide updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, talk about Maine’s response to the public health and economic crisis, and answer questions from constituents. “It’s more important now than ever for folks to be able to contact […]
Pres. Jackson pushes back against threats to federal funding, PPE and testing supplies
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement in response to a letter from Legislative Republicans calling for the Legislature to strip Gov. Janet T. Mills of emergency powers, which would jeopardize federal COVID-19 funding, limit the state’s ability to procure testing supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), and leave essential workers […]
Jackson, Gideon & Legislative lawmakers call for ACA special enrollment period
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, House Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, and a majority of Legislative Democrats sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar calling for a special enrollment period during the COVID19 pandemic. Full text of the letter is available here. Senate President Troy Jackson released the […]
Jackson, Gideon, Legislative Democrats call on Congress to support Small Business Owners in COVID-19 relief packages
AUGUSTA – Earlier today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Speaker Sara Gideon, D-Freeport, joined Legislative Democrats regarding added support from the federal government and small businesses. Please find the letter and brief statement below. Statement from President Jackson: “Maine is a small-business state plain and simple. Practically overnight, small businesses all across the state have […]
