Pres. Jackson, Senate Dem Leadership endorse compromise tax conformity measure
Our job isn’t to rubber-stamp everything that Washington, D.C., sends our way. It’s about passing policies and reforms that work for Maine. This proposal is about supporting 99 percent of Maine small businesses across the state, not bailing out major corporate law firms on the backs of Maine people.
Pres. Jackson testifies in favor of Mapleton man’s appointment to LUPC
James has served Aroostook County well on the Land Use Planning Commission. He’s earned the respect of people all across the region and always has the County’s best interests at heart
Pres. Jackson, Senate Democrats criticize MaineHealth’s vaccination of out-of-state, union-busting consultants
Every out-of-state consultant and lawyer that MaineHealth flew in as part of their intimidation campaign got the vaccine instead of someone’s grandparent or loved one. It’s concerning that MaineHealth would put their own anti-union agenda, and their own bottomline, ahead of the health and well-being of Maine people.
Pres. Jackson congratulates Sen. Vitelli and Sen. Daughtry on new leadership roles
Senate President Troy Jackson congratulations newly-elected Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic
Presiding officers announce closure of legislative offices ahead of nor’easter
All legislative committee meetings have been canceled due to projected power outages, concerns over public access and the inability of essential staff to get to the Maine State House.
Pres. Jackson thanks Sen. Libby for four years of thoughtful leadership
Sen. Libby plans to step down as Senate Majority Leader due to growing family and professional commitments. He will continue representing the City of Lewiston in the Maine Senate and chairing the Government Oversight Committee.
Jackson lauds “Buy American” Executive Order, calls for states to follow suit
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed a new Executive Order strengthening “Buy American” policies across the federal government: “Throughout this pandemic, American workers and manufacturers have stepped up to serve our state and our country. We owe it to them to have their […]
Pres. Jackson releases statement on the anniversary of Citizens United
AUGUSTA – Today, marks the 11th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which allowed corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in campaigns through independent expenditures. The decision equates political spending with political speech, which is protected under the First Amendment. This decision fundamentally changed the financing of […]
Jackson extends congratulations to President Biden, Vice President Harris
I know our country is in good hands with two people who know what the American experience is like – the good and the bad – for a majority of people and not just those at the top. I wish them the best of luck as they begin their term and look forward to working in tandem as we move towards health and economic recovery.
Pres. Jackson honors the life, legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today our nation honors the life, legacy and lessons of Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King knew all too well the ways in which our country fell short and the people our country left behind. Yet, he believed our country could someday live up to the ideals we supposedly hold dear. He believed in the ability of all people, especially those who face injustice and oppression, to lead our country closer to the ideals we celebrate.