Pres. Jackson releases statement following drug manufacturer’s announcement regarding insulin prices
AUGUSTA — In the wake of state and federal laws pressuring the insulin manufacturer to lower the price of lifesaving medication, Eli Lilly has announced plans to cut prices for a number of insulin products and expand efforts to cap out-of-pocket insulin prices at $35 per month. Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement celebrating this […]
President Jackson urges PUC to greenlight winning bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, urged the Maine Public Utilities Committee to give final approval to the winning transmission and distribution bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program. President Jackson filed a public comment with the Maine PUC following Massachusetts’s commitment to help finance the Northern Maine Transmission line and purchase power […]
President Jackson, ACAP President highlight emergency energy relief
AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined Jason Parent from Aroostook County Action Program and representatives from Maine Community Action Programs, MaineHousing and Maine Energy Marketers Association, for a press conference at the State House celebrating bipartisan efforts to keep working families and older Mainers warm this winter. “One thing about Mainers is […]
President Jackson lauds selection of Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program bids
AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Public Utilities Commission selected the winning transmission and distribution bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program, a program established by legislation put forward by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash. Construction of the transmission and distribution projects may not begin until the awardees — LS Power Base and Longroad Energy’s King […]
Jackson recognizes 75th anniversary of Grand Isle Fire Department
GRAND ISLE – On Monday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented Chief Gary Campbell and members of the Grand Isle Fire Department with a Legislative Sentiment, honoring the Department’s 75th Anniversary. The presentation and celebration took place during the Department’s monthly meeting. “It was a real honor to recognize the commitment and legacy of the […]
Laws championed by Senate Democrats take effect
AUGUSTA — Non-emergency laws introduced and supported by the Maine Senate Democrats during the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature took effect Monday, Aug. 8. This session, lawmakers championed measures to combat high-energy prices, improve access to health care and prescription drugs, promote economic opportunity and support working families, seniors and veterans. “Maine people […]
President Jackson recognizes Frenchville Fire Department’s 75th Anniversary
FRENCHVILLE – On Saturday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented the Frenchville Fire Department with a Legislative Sentiment recognizing the Department’s 75th Anniversary. The department is entirely volunteer-run and works with fire departments in Fort Kent, Madawaska and St. Agatha to serve much of the St. John Valley. “I was so glad to recognize this […]
Pres. Jackson appoints Caribou Police Chief to Right To Know Advisory Committee
AUGUSTA– On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, appointed Caribou Chief of Police Michael Gahagan to the Right to Know Advisory Council as a representative of law enforcement interests. The Committee is tasked with ensuring that Maine’s Freedom of Access laws are upheld, including making recommendations to the Legislature on potential accountability and transparency legislation. […]
President Jackson honors youngest welder in Aroostook County
CARIBOU – Last week, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, presented Jesse Taggett with a sentiment recognizing his third place finish at the SkillsUSA Conference in the welding division. Taggett was the youngest certified welder in Aroostook County since first becoming certified at age 12, learning from his father, Rick. “Jesse is really a stand-up young […]
President Jackson earns perfect score for voting record on education
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, earned a perfect score from Maine Education Association for his voting record on legislation to support students, teachers, and families. He was one of 19 senators to earn a 100 percent voting record for votes taken in 2022. “From an early age, I saw not only the commitment […]