President Jackson, Apportionment Commission outline redistricting standards during public meeting
Redrawing legislative and congressional districts is no easy task. Having served on the Apportionment Commission during the last redistricting process, I know that it’s possible for this bipartisan commission to come up with reasonable maps that best reflect Maine people and communities, and can earn the necessary two-thirds support from the Maine Legislature. This only works if we agree to common principles.
Jackson earns perfect score from Democracy Maine for 2021 Voting Record
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, received a perfect score from Democracy Maine’s 2021 Legislative Scorecard for his voting record to clean up state government, get money out of politics and safeguard democracy. President Jackson was one of 15 members of the Maine Senate to earn a perfect score. “Mainers expect their elected leaders to advocate […]
Jackson, legislative leaders raise alarm over uptick in hate crimes
If this isn’t who we are as Mainers, then we must prove it by coming together and putting an end to this violence driven by racism, homophobia and antisemitism. If we believe that all Mainers deserve to feel safe and respected in their homes, in their workplaces and in their communities, then we must make that a reality. As legislative leaders, we believe in the kindness and strength of Maine people to step up and make that happen.
Pres. Jackson honors County residents inducted into the 2021 Franco-American Hall of Fame
Discrimination is the reason many of us with Franco-American roots no longer speak the language. Fortunately, this prejudice has gone away over time. In the St. John River Valley, the Acadian culture is alive and well thanks to the contributions of Franco-Americans who have fought to preserve and protect our heritage and history
Jackson condemns fed lobstering regulations
I’m deeply disappointed that NOAA has decided to dismiss the voices of Maine’s lobstering workforce and chosen to go ahead with damaging regulations that do nothing more than hurt our fishermen, while the real threat to right whales remains — Canadian ships.
Pres. Jackson files bill to protect Sappi Paper Mill, workers
Let me be perfectly clear, from Madawaska to Skowhegan and Rumford to Baileyville, Legislative Democrats will always fight to protect jobs at the mills that power our forest products industry. As elected officials, we should do everything in our power to help, not hurt, mills like Sappi who hire Mainers into good-paying jobs.
Jackson releases statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Solidarity for all wasn’t just his message, it was how he lived his life. And we could all learn from him.
Once-in-a-lifetime investment in working Maine families, businesses and communities becomes law
Today, Maine Senate Democrats voted in favor of a historic investment in Maine businesses and working families who experienced profound hardship and extraordinary tragedy throughout this pandemic. It will lift up the farmers and fishermen who have suffered greatly after the demand for local foods disappeared overnight when restaurants had to close their dining rooms, while also boosting small businesses all across the state. It will help Maine seniors and individuals with disabilities afford to stay in their homes while supporting family caregivers and working to build a robust direct care workforce. And, it will make long-overdue investments in our career technical education and workforce training programs, while also working to close gaps in our health care workforce and system.
Pres. Jackson’s Office of Affordable Health Care becomes law
As the cost of health care continues to spiral out of control, Maine families are left with an impossible situation, trying to figure out how they can afford to take their kids to the doctor and get the care they need for themselves. It’s heartbreaking. So I have little sympathy for the health insurance executives who are complaining to their shareholders that corporate profits have dipped slightly because people are going to the doctor. With the Office of Affordable Health Care, Maine people will have someone spending every day looking at what’s driving health care costs in Maine and making recommendations for how can deliver meaningful relief in this state. I’m so grateful to all the Mainers who bravely came before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance, and Financial Services Committee to share their painful stories and demand action.
Budget committee votes on once-in-a-lifetime investment in working Maine families, businesses and communities
With the passage of LD 1733, Maine is poised not only to recover from the pandemic but to thrive in the coming years. Investments in people, workforce development, child care, health care, and infrastructure for new and legacy home-grown industries offer enormous opportunities for growth.