Author: Christine Kirby

President Jackson celebrate lower health insurance rates, more affordable coverage 

Over and over again, we’ve heard from lobbyists and special interests about the dangers of laws that shake up our health care system so it puts patients first. Now, we know the truth. Whether it’s the criminally high costs of prescription drugs or crushing insurance premiums, Senate Democrats have been steadfast in their commitment to make health care accessible and affordable for all Maine people. We’re not afraid to push back against abuses in our health insurance industry or call out corporate greed, especially when Mainers’ lives are on the line.

President Jackson, Maine Senate confirm ethics nominations

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, reconvened the Maine Senate for a confirmation session to vote on seven gubernatorial nominations, including the nominations of Hon. Bill Schneider, Hon. David Hastings and Dennis Marble to the Maine Ethics Commission. All seven appointees were confirmed unanimously. The Senate’s action fills the two Republican vacancies […]

Republicans block special session for a second time

Despite overwhelming bipartisan votes in committee and months of calling for
the Legislature to reconvene, only two Republican lawmakers voted to reconvene, 4 voted against the proposal and 64 failed to vote at all

Following Bipartisan Committee Work, Presiding Officers Again Poll Legislature for Special Session

Over the past two months, Maine lawmakers – Democrat, Republican and Independent – have put aside their differences and put the needs of Maine people first by working together to wrap up outstanding committee work. And the results speak for themselves, with 74 percent of votes earning bipartisan support. This is how we set the agenda in the Legislature – lawmakers working together in an open, transparent and bipartisan manner to make tough decisions – not secret, backroom negotiations among legislative leaders.

Pres. Jackson condemns Republican hypocrisy

AUGUSTA – After blocking a special session of the 129th Maine Legislature, citing newfound safety concerns, Legislative Republicans released a new proposal today that would roll back health and safety guidelines amid the pandemic.  Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement: “The hypocrisy from my Republican colleagues is really getting old. After months […]

Legislative Republicans refuse to participate in poll to determine special session

​AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon to reconvene the Legislature for a special session in August was denied by Maine Republican lawmakers after they refused to participate in the poll. This failure to vote comes after months of public statements and press events from Republicans […]

Presiding Officers propose special legislative session in August

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon instructed the parliamentary officers of each chamber to send out a poll question to members of the 129th Maine Legislature asking whether they favor reconvening for a possible special session. Lawmakers have 48 hours to respond to the poll question registering their […]

Legislative Council updates and adopts new COVID-19 safety protocols

Maine’s Legislative Council adopted a new policy to protect the health and safety of legislators, legislative staff and others amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy expands upon the previous policy requiring face coverings and adds new safety protocols for legislators, legislative staff and essential third parties whose work brings them to the State House.

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