Jackson bill to fund Mainers Feeding Mainers program becomes law
AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, was signed into law on Friday. The bill – LD 786, “An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture” – would renew the Mainers Feeding Mainers, which funds a partnership between local farms and food banks to reduce food insecurity. […]
Jackson bill to fund Mainers Feeding Mainers heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature unanimously voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, early Thursday morning. The bill – LD 786, “An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture” – would renew Mainers Feeding Mainers, which funds a partnership between local farms and food banks to […]
Senate approves Jackson bill to funder Mainers Feeding Mainers program
AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, in an initial vote on Tuesday. The bill – LD 786, “An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture” – would renew Mainers Feeding Mainers, a partnership between local farms and food banks working to […]
