Pres. Jackson testifies in support of County resident’s appointment to Pesticides Board
“Mr. Adams has a career’s worth of experience in commercial application and in dealing with the Board of Pesticides Control itself,” said President Jackson. “His knowledge as a business owner in Northern Maine and on-the-ground experience with the ways in which pesticide control impacts the agricultural community have served the Board well. I know he will continue to bring an important perspective to the issues that come before the Board throughout his second term.”
Pres. Jackson announces Senate Committee Assignments
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced Senate committee assignments for the 131st Maine Legislature. There are 17 joint-standing committees, a new Joint Select Committee on Housing, the Government Oversight Committee, and several Senate standing committees. Lawmakers are assigned to legislative committees by the presiding officers based on their interest, experience, professional background or […]
Long-term care trade group honors Jackson
The Maine Health Care Association honored Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a 2022 Legislative Advocacy Award at the organization’s annual Fall Health Care Conference & Expo in Rockport, citing his support for long-term care facilities and direct care workers.
President Jackson submits legislation to help fund new jail in Caribou
A new jail will better support local law enforcement in northern Aroostook County and ensure that justice can be served.
President Jackson tours Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Limestone – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, visited with students, educators and administrators at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) in Limestone. “The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a truly special place for both its students and the community of Limestone. Students that excel in the fields of science, […]
Maine Council on Aging honors President Jackson with 2022 Legislator of the Year Award
Senate President Troy Jackson has consistently demonstrated an unflinching resolve in pursuit of access to necessary supports and services for older Mainers. He is well known for his humanitarian values, earnest engagement across party lines, and dogged determination to champion those who need a voice.
Jackson supports nomination of Fort Kent resident to Maine Commission on Indgent Legal Services
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, appeared before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee to testify in favor of the Hon. David Soucy’s appointment to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services. Soucy, a retired District Court Judge from Fort Kent, earned the committee’s unanimous approval with all present members voting to advance his nomination. “David […]
President Jackson honors youngest welder in Aroostook County
CARIBOU – Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented Jesse Taggett with a sentiment recognizing his third place finish at the SkillsUSA Conference in the welding division. Taggett was the youngest certified welder in Aroostook County since first becoming certified at age 12, learning from his father, Rick. “Jesse is really a stand-up young […]
Jackson appoints Caribou Firefighter to EMS Commission
AUGUSTA – Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, appointed Scott Dow of Caribou to the Legislature’s newly-formed Blue Ribbon Commission to Study the Emergency Medical Services in the State. Dow is a professional firefighter paramedic for the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department and serves as president of Caribou Professional Firefighters Local 5191. “Scott Dow […]
Mills signs Jackson bill to keep Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou, Machias open
In Augusta, politicians talk an awful lot about standing up for rural Maine, fighting for rural Maine and making sure rural Maine doesn’t get left behind. We often use the same lofty rhetoric to talk about our veterans. Today, with the help of Governor Mills, the Maine Legislature matched those words with action by passing LD 2001 and keeping our promise to Maine veterans. I’m so grateful to all of the veterans, family members and staff at the Maine Veterans’ Homes in Caribou and Machias who reached out and shared their stories. The fact that we were able to put a stop to this injustice is a testament to our community.
