President Jackson, Speaker Fecteau release statement on Capitol Police Chief
AUGUSTA – Following reports of concerning social media posts made by Capitol Police Chief Russell Gauvin, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford released the following statement: “Like most Mainers, we have high expectations for the people in our communities who keep us safe and serve the public. We […]
Jackson, Fecteau introduce COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights
We’ve introduced this measure as our first order of business because we believe in putting patients first and prioritizing the health and security of Maine people and businesses over megacorporations in this recovery.
Presiding Officers, Budget Chairs release statement on budget proposal
All across the state, Mainers are looking to their government to help guide them through the pandemic and rebuild our economy. The next budget is key to our success. Mainers are counting on us to continue our work to lower health care costs, provide property tax relief, expand access to high-speed, reliable internet, and grow our economy.
Jackson, Rafferty commemorate anniversary of minimum wage law
AUGUSTA – On Jan. 1, an estimated 52,900 hardworking Mainers received a wage increase thanks to the 2016 voter-approved minimum wage law, which increased the minimum wage from $12 per hour to $12.15 per hour in 2021. According to the Maine Center for Economic Policy, one out of every five Mainers will benefit from this increase, with an additional 67,100 […]
Jackson, Fecteau condemn violence in D.C.
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, released the following statement in response to the events that took place in Washington D.C. today: “Like most Americans, we watched aghast at what unfolded on the footsteps of our nation’s Capitol, as what started as protests against the certification of the electoral […]
Pres. Jackson releases cloture statement
Now that we have a better sense of the scope of our work, Maine lawmakers must come together, buckle down and start passing measures that deliver some relief.
Pres. Jackson testifies against proposed solar racking rule
This proposal to redefine a ‘photovoltaic racking system’ completely ignores Maine laws in an effort to find an unsafe workaround with the sole goal of cutting costs for companies.
Winter Storm Resources
Shoveling my driveway in Allagash Maine winters are no joke. The frigid weather and impressive snowfall could be fleeting or last far beyond the winter months. If there is one thing Maine people know it’s that the key to surviving Maine winters is to always be prepared for the unexpected. In my office, we’ve put […]
Pres. Jackson releases statement following electoral college vote
Now that all members of the electoral college have formally cast their vote for President, the election is officially over. It’s time to put the bitterness of the campaign behind us and come together as Americans. We need each other to get through this crisis and begin rebuilding our states, our country and our economy.
Pres. Jackson announces Senate committee assignments
In the Maine Senate, our differences are our greatest strength. These committee assignments leverage our different backgrounds, experience, interests and constituencies, so we can rebuild our communities and economy, and leave them stronger than before.