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.
Pres. Jackson releases statement on renewed COVID-19 safety protocols
AUGUSTA – Yesterday, Maine’s Legislative Council renewed an existing policy to protect the health and safety of legislators, legislative staff and others amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy was first passed in July of 2020 by the 129th Legislative Council and required renewal to be effective in the 130th Legislative session. The policy requires face […]
Pres. Jackson and Senate Democratic Leadership congratulate newly elected and re-elected constitutional officers
All four of these individuals — Hon. Shenna Bellows, Hon. Matt Dunlap, Hon. Henry Beck and Hon. Aaron Frey — are Mainers with extraordinary character and an unwavering commitment to the people and the future of this state. I have no doubt they will continue to serve the state with integrity in these roles over the next two years.
Jackson sworn in as Senate President for 2nd Term
Serving in the Maine Legislature is about serving the people of this state. When you take away the State House with the marble floors and towering ceilings, and you take away the grand chambers, the purpose of the Legislature doesn’t change.
Pres. Jackson releases statement on Gov. Mills’ quarantine
AUGUSTA – Today, Gov. Janet T. Mills announced that out of caution she would quarantine after a possible exposure to COVID-19. The governor was slated to swear-in members of the 130th Maine Legislature tomorrow at the Augusta Civic Center. Maine lawmakers will now be sworn in by Hon. Andrew M. Mead, Acting Chief Justice of […]
Jackson congratulates President-Elect Biden
Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris for earning the trust of the American people to lead us through this crisis.
Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate President
For the second consecutive term, Jackson is expected to serve as Senate President, after Democrats win a historic majority in the Maine Senate.
Pres. Jackson files bill targeting fake news websites, calls for better disclosure laws
AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, filed legislation to require “fake news” websites to publicly disclose who runs and funds the project in a clear manner on the website’s home page. The bill aims to reduce the spread of misinformation, and outright lies, in response to the increasing number of fake news websites operating […]
President Jackson reflects on the life of Justice Ginsburg
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, released the following statement reflecting upon the life, legacy and passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Tonight, we are a nation mourning the loss of an extraordinary figure, who was committed to serving this country until the very end. “Throughout her lifetime, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg faced no […]
President Jackson releases 2020 legislative update
AUGUSTA – A Legislative update from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, hit mailboxes through Senate District 1 – northern Aroostook County – earlier this week. These annual updates from lawmakers provide constituents with a sense of what happened during the second regular legislative session. This year, President Jackson championed legislation to shake up our health […]