Committee overwhelmingly endorses Jackson federal workers bill
AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee overwhelmingly endorsed a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash to support Maine’s federal workers during any government shutdown occurring this calendar year. The vote was 11-2. The bill — LD 477, “An Act To Provide Relief to Federal Employees Affected by the Federal […]
Pres. Jackson meets with Maine Credit Union, Bankers about supporting federal employees
AUGUSTA—On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash met with representatives from the Maine Credit Union League and Maine Bankers Association to discuss his legislation and existing efforts to support federal workers living in Maine, who are affected by the shutdown in Washington. Jackson’s proposal — modeled after legislation recently passed in Connecticut — would […]
President Jackson files emergency legislation to support federal workers affected by the government shutdown
AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, filed after-deadline legislation to provide temporary relief to federal workers affected by the federal government shutdown. The bill would provide a state guarantee on loans from banks and credit unions to federal government employees living in Maine, who have been furloughed without pay or who have been required […]
