Pres. Jackson, Senate Dems reject bill to bring back junk insurance plans
Mainers expect their health insurance plans to cover their basic needs and be there when they are sick or injured. It’s why my colleagues and I championed legislation to put strict limits on short-term health insurance plans, otherwise known as junk insurance plans, last session. Health insurance companies shouldn’t be able to trick Mainers into purchasing these cheap, faulty plans. They shouldn’t be able to sell Mainers a bill of goods only to pull the rug out from underneath them in a health crisis. Today, we once again made it clear that Senate Democrats will always choose Maine people over large insurance companies.
Jackson, Legislative Dems unveil corporate contribution ban
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot-Ross, D-Portland, and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, unveiled legislation to ban corporate campaign contributions alongside Maine voters and business owners at a press conference today. LD 1417, “An Act Regarding Campaign Finance Reform” would prevent corporations from contributing to legislative candidates or legislator-controlled […]
Pres. Jackson’s veterans’ property tax relief bill clears committee
Increasing property tax relief for our brave servicemen and women is just one way we can repay our gratitude for their service to this country. It will help our younger veterans better transition back into our communities and civilian life while making it easier for our aging veterans to afford to remain in their homes. I’m grateful to the members of the Taxation Committee for coming together in a bipartisan manner to endorse this proposal. I hope the entire Maine Legislature can do the same.
President Jackson, Senate Dems make the case for health care reform package
AUGUSTA – A suite of bills put forward by Maine Senate Democrats to ensure more Mainers have access to lifesaving health care and medication received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Tuesday. The Making Health Care Work for Maine proposal targets outrageous health care spending, unsupported and extreme […]
Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to expand property tax relief for veterans
Too often, our servicemen and women struggle to return to civilian life. At the same time, the property taxes in this state are out-of-control. This bill seeks to alleviate the property tax burden and give some modest relief to those who served our country. I’m hopeful that Democrats, Republicans and Independents can come together to pass this measure.
Making Health Care Work for Maine package gets public hearing
The public hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13. The suite of bills put forward by the Maine Senate Democrats targets outrageous health care spending, unsupported and extreme prescription drug price increases and drug price transparency.
Presiding Officers, Budget Chairs release statements as budget is signed into law
Now that the Back-to-Basics Budget has been signed into law, Maine people and businesses don’t have to worry about politics threatening our health and economic recovery. Maine people can take comfort knowing that lawmakers have kept their promises on property taxes and breathe a little easier knowing nursing homes, rural hospitals and health clinics are getting the funds needed to operate. Schools have a clear picture of what they should expect for funding and can make plans to safely reopen for students and teachers – much to the relief of everyone, especially working parents. The businesses that rely on tourism can have confidence that state parks and public beaches will remain open, attracting tourists at unprecedented rates.
President Jackson, MaineGeneral CEO Chuck Hays release statement regarding shared use of the Augusta Civic Center
The Maine Legislature and MaineGeneral Medical Center will share use of the Augusta Civic Center this week as the Maine Legislature holds a legislative session day and MaineGeneral continues with its COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Both Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and Chuck Hays, President and CEO of MaineGeneral Health, are confident that the Augusta Civic Center can accommodate the two events simultaneously.
President Jackson, Senate Democrats unveil the Making Health Care Work for Maine package alongside patients, seniors and advocates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2b7AVAfubw AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, and Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn joined patients, health care providers and advocates to unveil the Making Health Care Work for Maine package. The suite of bills targets outrageous health care spending, unsupported and extreme prescription drug […]
Presiding Officers, Budget Chairs announces “Back-to-Basics” Budget Proposal
AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash, House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford, Senator Cathy Breen of Falmouth, and Representative Teresa Pierce of Falmouth, proposed the “Back-to-Basics” Biennial Budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this proposal, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee would vote out a smart, responsible biennial budget […]