Jackson sworn in as Senate President for 2nd Term
Serving in the Maine Legislature is about serving the people of this state. When you take away the State House with the marble floors and towering ceilings, and you take away the grand chambers, the purpose of the Legislature doesn’t change.
Pres. Jackson files complaint against U.S. Department of Labor for failing to enforce H2A laws
AUGUSTA – On Monday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for repeatedly failing to enforce H2A immigration law with regard to the practice of cabotage by Canadian H2A workers in Maine’s logging and trucking industry. “When Mainers are on a level playing field, they can compete […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to support good-paying paper-making jobs in rural Maine
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to support good-paying paper manufacturing jobs in rural, economically distressed areas of the state. LD 2123, “An Act To Create Fairness in the Revitalization of Maine’s Paper Industry,” creates a tax credit for paper manufacturing companies headquartered in Maine, like the Twin River Paper Mill in […]
Senate Pres. Jackson to host town hall in Fort Kent
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, will host a town hall forum on Friday, Feb. 28 at the University of Maine Fort Kent, as part of the weekend activity surrounding the Can-Am Crown International sled dog race. “I have always said that elected officials should be accessible and accountable to their constituents. This town […]
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 shares MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for District 1. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. “Throughout my time […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to support Cary Medical Center
Pres. Jackson visits with Kris Doody, CEO of Cary Medical Center, in Caribou. AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural hospitals by facilitating the hiring of emergency medical technicians received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee on Tuesday. LD 2025, “An Act […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to support energy and forest products industry in Aroostook County
AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support both the energy and forest products industry in Aroostook County received a public hearing in the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Thursday. The proposal – LD 1913, “An Act To Prohibit Certain Wheeling Charges for the Transmission of Electricity – would […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to support the Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Left to Right: David Ferguson, Chair of the MSSM Board of Trustees, Rep. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, President Jackson, James Havu, graduate of MSSM and current MDOT employee, David Pearson, MSSM Executive Director. AUGUSTA — A bond from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone received a […]
Pres. Jackson meets with Caribou nursing home as funding bill becomes law
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, met with seniors, workers and nursing home administrators on Monday, shortly after his bill to provide funding for nursing homes became law without the governor’s signature over the weekend. The new law — LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential […]
