President Jackson’s bill to support Maine School of Science and Mathematics clears Senate on initial vote
AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson to increase funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone. LD 2118, “An Act to Provide Funding to the Maine School of Science and Mathematics” would provide ongoing funding to the renowned public, residential high school located in rural Maine […]
Committee endorses Jackson bill to keep Portland Sea Dogs in Maine
The bill establishes a tax credit to help make city-owned Hadlock Field ADA accessible, support good-paying jobs and incentivize millions in capital investment AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee endorsed a modest tax credit sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support upgrades to city-owned Hadlock Field and keep the Portland Sea Dogs in […]
President Jackson’s Buy American and Build Maine Act clears committee along party lines
AUGUSTA – Last week, the Legislature’s State and Local Government endorsed a proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act. LD 1983, “An Act to Establish the Maine Buy American and Build Maine Act” would give preference to Maine-based businesses, workers and American manufacturing when the state […]
Jackson bill to support child care providers clears committee with unanimous support
AUGUSTA – Last week, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support child care providers. The amended proposal, LD 2199, “An Act to Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements and Emergency Financial Assistance for Certain Child Care Providers” would improve the child care affordability program to align payment practices with […]
Committee advances Jackson bill to support Maine state and federal workers during a prolonged government shutdown
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee advanced a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support state and federal workers during prolonged government shutdowns. The vote was 7-4 with Republican committee members voting against the proposal. “When a federal shutdown occurs, the federal workers living in […]
Jackson celebrates County residents inducted into the Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, celebrated the induction of two Aroostook County residents into the State of Maine Franco-American Hall of Fame. Honorees included Dr. Fern Desjardins of St. Agatha and Cathie Pelletier of Allagash. “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Fern Desjardins of St. Agatha and Cathie Pelletier […]
Legislature sends bill to improve access treatment programs to the Governor’s desk
The measure is part of an ongoing effort to establish a treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Maine Senate sent an amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve access to treatment and recovery programs available through the courts, to the Governor’s desk. The […]
Senate sends Jackson bill to improve reporting of child abuse to the Governor’s Desk
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to send legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve the reporting of child abuse and in situations where multiple government agencies have jurisdiction, to the Governor’s desk. “This is a simple, commonsense bill that closes gaps in our laws to keep […]
Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to fund the Maine Veterans’ Homes
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to provide funding to the Maine Veterans’ Homes in the midst of a growing financial crisis faced by the organization was unanimously approved by the Legislature’s Veteran and Legal Affairs Committee last week immediately following the public hearing. The bill – LD 2217, “An Act to Strengthen Maine Veterans’ Homes […]
President Jackson releases statement on the impending closure of the Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing Center
AUGUSTA – Late last week, the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center notified staff, residents and families that the long-term care facility plans to close June 30. The closure will affect 120 employees, 49 residents and their families. According to reports, the assisted living facility located on the premises will remain operational as will the sister […]