Pres. Jackson’s statement on Caribou Veterans Home
I want to be clear — I will do everything in my power to keep this facility open and caring for the Maine veterans who live there.
Jackson introduces bill to expand internet access in Caribou
For years, homeowners and businesses living in what’s known as the ‘last mile’ have struggled to access reliable, high-speed internet at a reasonable rate. It’s why I’m proud to sponsor LD 1949 and partner with community leaders to help close the internet gap in Caribou.
Jackson, Claxton unveils bills to lower Rx prices, improve coverage of contraceptives
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Senator Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, unveiled legislation to improve coverage of prescription contraceptives and lower prescription drug prices at a virtual press conference on Monday alongside Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, AARP Maine, and Maine Consumers for Affordable Health Care. The bills build on previous efforts put […]
Pres. Jackson introduces bill to improve access legal counsel in rural Maine
AUGUSTA—Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced legislation to expand access to justice and legal representation in rural Maine at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee on Wednesday. LD 1924, “An Act To Expand Access to Justice in Rural Maine through Legal Education” would authorize the University of Maine School of […]
Pres. Jackson testifies in favor of legislation to support lobster harvesters challenging unfair federal regulations
Many Mainers have been helping their families haul traps since they were able to walk and hold a rope. But the economic impact of Maine’s $1.4 billion lobster industry extends beyond those who earn a living hauling traps. The hard work of our lobstering community has created a demand that brings business to restaurants, grocers, truckers, storage facilities, and more. This won’t solve all the issues facing the lobstering community, but it will help ensure that lobster harvesters have a voice in future discussions, and make sure that their voice cannot be ignored.
Jackson, Evans introduce bill to strengthen job growth in Maine’s forestry industry
For generations, families like mine have worked hard to make a good living in the Maine woods. However, the forest products industry has changed dramatically since my father, grandfather and great-grandfather first went to work in the woods. One of the key issues is that we’ve gone from a system where training workers was a part of the job to a system where training workers is simply not practical for existing contractors who are barely scraping by. LD 1919 is a simple but effective way to create jobs and provide training to Maine workers in the forest products industry. As amended, I believe it can help give Maine workers a competitive edge for critical jobs in the forest products industry.
Pres. Jackson appoints Presque Isle native to health care board
Christy Daggett understands the barriers hardworking Mainers in rural parts of the state face when it comes to quality, affordable health care. Between her wide-breadth of research and policy analysis and her experience working on the ground in Aroostook County at ACAP and AMHC, Christy is the person you want leading the charge to lower health care costs and improve access to care in rural Maine.
Pres. Jackson honors the life of Rep. Donna Doore
Rep. Doore at a press conference advocating for lower prescription drug prices. AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released a statement following the passing of Rep. Donna Doore: “Today, the entire Maine Legislature mourns the loss of an extraordinary friend, colleague and public official with the passing of Rep. Donna Doore. Donna leaves behind […]
Pres. Jackson mourns the passing of Rep. John Tuttle
Pres. Jackson mourns the passing of Rep. John Tuttle of Sanford
Today, I join so many in mourning the passing of my friend and colleague, Rep. John Tuttle. John spent his life serving the very community he grew up in, whether it was enlisting in the Maine National Guard, responding to a crisis as an emergency medical technician, or advocating for working-class families and folks who felt left behind in the Maine Legislature. Those of us who served alongside him knew that his deep love for the City of Sanford could only be matched by his love and commitment to his family – his wife, Ann, his daughter, and his grandchildren.
Pres. Jackson attends ribbon-cutting in Caribou
In Aroostook County, small business owners are more than just a part of our economy, they are active and integral members of our community. Donna Murchison is a perfect example of that. As the owner of Russell’s Motel she built a successful business promoting County hospitality while volunteering in the community and encouraging others to get involved.