Jackson rural cellphone bill becomes law
AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a state plan to improve cell phone coverage in rural Maine was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Monday. “Anyone that lives or works in rural areas of our state knows that there are substantial gaps in cell phone coverage. […]
President Jackson’s rural cellphone bill heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a state plan to improve cell phone coverage in rural Maine on Tuesday. LD 1603, “Resolve, To Coordinate a Plan to Expand Cellular Telephone Service” will now go to the governor’s desk. Gov. Janet Mills has 10 days […]
Jackson bill to expand cellphone coverage in rural Maine earns committee approval
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would increase cell phone coverage in rural Maine on Thursday. “The lack of cell phone coverage in rural areas is a serious barrier for students, workers, businesses and residents,” said President Jackson. “This bill takes […]