Pres. Jackson testifies against proposed solar racking rule
This proposal to redefine a ‘photovoltaic racking system’ completely ignores Maine laws in an effort to find an unsafe workaround with the sole goal of cutting costs for companies.
Republicans reject “Hire Maine” tax credit, snubbing Maine workers and businesses
AUGUSTA — Despite initial strong bipartisan support, Senate Republicans flipped their vote to reject “Hire Maine” legislation and sustain the governor’s veto. The bill – LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” – from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to hold landowners accountable for violating the law
AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to enforce the law and protect Maine wood hauling jobs, received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Thursday. LD 2061, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry,” would penalize forest landowners who knowingly break the law by […]
President Jackson’s Hire Maine/Hire American bill heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted “Hire American/Hire Maine” legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, on Tuesday. LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” creates a tax credit for companies that prioritize the hiring of Maine residents. “Maine workers […]
Senate approves Jackson hire Maine/Hire American legislation
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill in an initial vote on Thursday. LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” creates tax credit for companies that […]
Jackson Hire Maine/Hire American bill receives unanimous committee support
AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American” tax credit for companies that prioritize the hiring of Maine residents, received unanimous support from the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday. LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in […]
Jackson Hire American/Hire Maine bill gets public hearing
AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American” tax credit for companies that prioritize the hiring of Maine residents received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Wednesday. LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using […]
