Jackson files legislation to increase revenue sharing
All across the state, communities are struggling to attract, retain and support emergency response personnel. While I’ve heard that the increased funding from the full restoration of revenue sharing has helped, our firefighters, emergency medical departments and law enforcement still need additional help. This proposal seeks to make sure that Maine families all across the state can count on folks showing up when they call 9-1-1 — something that is too important to be left up to chance.
Long-term care trade group honors Jackson
The Maine Health Care Association honored Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a 2022 Legislative Advocacy Award at the organization’s annual Fall Health Care Conference & Expo in Rockport, citing his support for long-term care facilities and direct care workers.
President Jackson submits legislation to help fund new jail in Caribou
A new jail will better support local law enforcement in northern Aroostook County and ensure that justice can be served.
President Jackson tours Maine School of Science and Mathematics
Limestone – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, visited with students, educators and administrators at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM) in Limestone. “The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a truly special place for both its students and the community of Limestone. Students that excel in the fields of science, […]
Maine Council on Aging honors President Jackson with 2022 Legislator of the Year Award
Senate President Troy Jackson has consistently demonstrated an unflinching resolve in pursuit of access to necessary supports and services for older Mainers. He is well known for his humanitarian values, earnest engagement across party lines, and dogged determination to champion those who need a voice.
Jackson supports nomination of Fort Kent resident to Maine Commission on Indgent Legal Services
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Jackson, D-Allagash, appeared before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee to testify in favor of the Hon. David Soucy’s appointment to the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services. Soucy, a retired District Court Judge from Fort Kent, earned the committee’s unanimous approval with all present members voting to advance his nomination. “David […]
Jackson calls on Mainers to honor first responders on the anniversary of 9/11
First responders showed up for this nation in our darkest hour because that is what they do. The way to prove we haven’t forgotten those we lost, the heroism we witnessed, and the sacrifices that were made is by supporting our first responders, who show up in moments of national crises and personal disaster and despair. So let’s come together as one nation to mourn those we lost, pay tribute to our first responders and hold our loved ones a little tighter.
Jackson named 2022 Legislator of the Year by Maine Council on Aging
Today, the Maine Council on Aging named Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, as the recipient of the 2022 Legislator of the Year Award. The award recognizes his longstanding commitment to improving the health, safety and economic security of older Mainers. President Jackson will be honored along with four other award recipients at the Council’s annual Wisdom Summit later this month.
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Jackson honored by County Marine Corps League
Right to left: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allen Murphy, President Jackson, and Commandant Vaughn Hardacker, Marine Corps League, Meo Bosse Detachment 1414. CARIBOU — On August 14, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was recognized by the Meo Bosse Detachment 1414 of the Marine Corps League with a certificate of appreciation for his role in […]