Author: Christine Kirby

Pres. Jackson lauds investment in County Pre-K programs

In Aroostook County, we understand the value of preschool. It ensures that parents have a place to drop off their 4-year-olds while they go to work and it ensures that our young kids show up to kindergarten ready to learn. I’m thrilled that both Caribou and Limestone schools will receive critical funds to expand their already successful programs thanks to our work in the Maine Legislature. However, I hope it’s just the beginning. All County preschool programs deserve additional support.

Pres. Jackson congratulates Luchini on new role; Luchini resigns from Senate

Throughout his time in the Senate, Louie has fought to protect our proud tradition of free and fair elections, led the way on regulatory reform and advocated for greater investment in our small businesses and local economies. It’s truly been an honor to serve alongside him; it is an even greater honor to call him a friend. I wish him best of luck in his new role and have no dbout he’ll be a tremendous asset to the state in the Office of Advocacy.

Jackson, Dunphy introduce bill to support teachers in unorganized territories

If we truly believe that every child in Maine deserves a first-class education, then we will ensure that all school staff can access the same benefits, including school staff in Maine’s unorganized territories. LD 1780 is about equity. Every day the small but mighty staff at Connor Consolidated School in Connor Township, an unorganized territory in northern Aroostook County, go above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. These hardworking teachers, education technicians and administrators deserve the same wage payment options as their colleagues in other parts of the state.

Pres. Jackson, Rep. Evans introduce bill to advance affordable health care coverage

AUGUSTA – Rep. Richard Evans, D-Dover Foxcroft, introduced legislation Tuesday to improve health care affordability and increase options for comprehensive coverage for individuals and small businesses in Maine. If passed into law, LD 1778 would require the Office of Affordable Health Care, an independent, nonpartisan agency, to analyze barriers to affordable health care and develop […]

Pres. Jackson’s statement on the anniversary of the 1/6 insurrection

AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of the deadly attacks on the U.S. Capitol: “One year ago today, I was working in my office when I got word that a group of insurgents had descended upon the United States Capitol building in what I can […]

Pres. Jackson honored with Children’s Champion Award

I’m enormously proud of what we were able to accomplish for Maine children, families and child care providers this year. Today, we are one step closer towards a child care system that actually works for everyone involved, and it would not be possible without the organizations like MaineAEYC. But make no mistake, our work is not done.

Pres. Jackson honors selfless Woodland trick-or-treater

When Emmett saw an opportunity to make the day of fellow trick-or-treaters better, he didn’t hesitate, immediately thinking of others before himself. He took the opportunity to spread kindness and generosity not knowing his selfless action would be caught on camera. It’s folks like Emmett that make me proud to be from the County and hopeful for the future. This holiday season let’s follow Emmett’s lead by looking out for each other and taking care of our neighbors, even when no one is looking.

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