Pres. Jackson honors County residents inducted into the 2021 Franco-American Hall of Fame
Discrimination is the reason many of us with Franco-American roots no longer speak the language. Fortunately, this prejudice has gone away over time. In the St. John River Valley, the Acadian culture is alive and well thanks to the contributions of Franco-Americans who have fought to preserve and protect our heritage and history
Jackson releases statement on the passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
Solidarity for all wasn’t just his message, it was how he lived his life. And we could all learn from him.
Jackson applauds Biden’s proposed Buy American rule
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, President Joe Biden proposed new rules that would strengthen the Buy American Act, increasing the amount of American-manufactured goods purchased by the federal government and closing existing loopholes in the federal policy. This announcement came two weeks after the Buy American, Build Maine Act from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was vetoed in Maine. In 2013, an earlier […]
Budget committee votes on once-in-a-lifetime investment in working Maine families, businesses and communities
With the passage of LD 1733, Maine is poised not only to recover from the pandemic but to thrive in the coming years. Investments in people, workforce development, child care, health care, and infrastructure for new and legacy home-grown industries offer enormous opportunities for growth.
Jackson applauds funding for Limestone-Magnet School
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced that one-time COVID-19 relief funding for the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone following the passage of a strong, bipartisan part two budget on Wednesday, June 30. The budget includes a one-time expenditure of $225,000 to the nationally renowned magnet school which experienced a dip […]
Senate approves Jackson bill to create good-paying jobs, connect Aroostook County to ISO-NE
For too long, northern Maine has been left behind when it comes to renewable energy production and the good-paying jobs and the widespread economic benefits that come with the development of these projects. This proposal lays out a path to eliminate the longstanding barriers to energy production that exist in Aroostook County. The truth is — there is so much untapped potential for renewable energy in northern Maine, and we can’t afford to let it go to waste.
Senate sends corporate campaign contribution ban to governor’s desk
Getting money out of our politics and our government is essential to ensuring that the Maine Legislature remains a governing body of citizens and a governing body that works for its citizens. That starts with the corporate contribution ban. It makes clear that our democracy is not for sale. By limiting the amount of money flowing into our campaigns, working Maine people can have confidence in their government and elected officials. This is a win for Maine.
Maine Senate Democrats reject efforts to undermine voting rights
There is a reason that Maine regularly leads the nation in voter turnout. It’s because Maine people care deeply about the future of this state and they know that our election system works.
Senate approves corporate contribution ban
Getting money out of our politics and our government is essential to ensuring that the Maine Legislature remains a governing body of citizens and a governing body that works for its citizens. That starts with the corporate contribution ban. It makes clear that our democracy is not for sale.
Jackson bill to lower energy costs, support wood-based energy heads to governor
AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to lower energy costs by embracing Maine’s wood energy industry on Wednesday. LD 597, “An Act To Establish the Wood Energy Investment Program” would provide incentives and low- or no-interest loans to businesses that produce energy using biomass. “This bill is about writing […]