Jackson universal school meal bill earns Senate approval
Hunger is something that children just shouldn’t have to worry about. Yet, too many kids go to school hungry and are expected to learn on an empty stomach. It’s really hard not to get choked up about it. With this bill, we can make sure all children have a chance to focus on learning to read, play with their friends and just be a kid. I’m grateful that the Senate could join together and pass this bill.
HOMED Act earns bipartisan support in the Senate
AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would reduce student debt and help young Mainers compete in a tough housing market earned unanimous support in the Maine Senate on Monday. LD 1709, “An Act To Promote Home Ownership by Minimizing Education Debt,” otherwise known as the HOMED Act, would create a […]
Senate approves Jackson bill to lower energy costs, boost biomass
“This bill is about writing the next chapter of Maine’s logging and forest products industry and lower energy costs for working Maine families,” said President Jackson.
Senate approves bill to ban aerial spraying of toxic chemicals
In northern Maine, our environment is a critical part of who we are, what we do for work and where we spend our time. Aerial herbicide spraying puts all of that at risk for ourselves and future generations. It’s simply a risk that we can’t afford to take so some large can generate a large profit in the short term. We must band together and ban this harmful practice, not protect the status quo.
Senate unanimously enacts President Jackson’s online raffle bill
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow non-profits to hold online raffles was unanimously enacted in the Senate on Monday. The bill — LD 671, “An Act To Allow the Sale of Raffle Tickets Online” — would allow Maine residents over the age of 18 to purchase online raffle tickets. “There are […]
Committee approves Jackson bill to create good-paying jobs, connect northern Maine to ISO-NE
AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to pave the way for good-paying renewable energy jobs in northern Maine, earned unanimous, bipartisan approval in the Legislature Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee on Friday. The vote was 9-0 of the committee members present. “I hear from a lot of Maine politicians that we’re not […]
Pres. Jackson’s bill to increase property tax relief for Vets earns Senate approval
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would increase property tax relief for Maine veterans. LD 576, “An Act To Increase Property Tax Relief for Veterans” increases the exemption amount from $6,000 to $10,000 for eligible Maine veterans. “This past weekend, Mainers all across the state paid […]
Despite attacks from Big Pharma, LDs 1117 and 675 move to the Senate
Big Pharma doesn’t hire just one lobbyist, they hire all the lobbyists. They hire all the law firms. This is their go-to move. These large drug companies want us to be afraid so they can keep making money off the backs of Mainers. Maine people don’t have anywhere left to turn. At the public hearing, we heard deeply personal stories about what happens when Maine people can’t afford their medication. People’s lives are at stake. If we can’t as a Legislature go forward and do something to help constituents, then I don’t know why we’re here.
Committee approves Jackson bill to protect workers’ rights
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to protect the rights of Maine workers to speak out and take action against workplace violations in vote of 7-5 on Wednesday, with one vote outstanding. LD 1711, “An Act To Enhance Enforcement of Employment Laws” expands public enforcement […]
Jackson child care bill earns bipartisan support in committee
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee overwhelmingly approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash to expand access to quality, affordable child care in Maine with bipartisan support on Wednesday. The vote was 9-1, with three committee members absent. LD 1712, An Act To Support Children’s Healthy Development and School Success would expand […]