Category: Featured

President Jackson celebrate lower health insurance rates, more affordable coverage 

Over and over again, we’ve heard from lobbyists and special interests about the dangers of laws that shake up our health care system so it puts patients first. Now, we know the truth. Whether it’s the criminally high costs of prescription drugs or crushing insurance premiums, Senate Democrats have been steadfast in their commitment to make health care accessible and affordable for all Maine people. We’re not afraid to push back against abuses in our health insurance industry or call out corporate greed, especially when Mainers’ lives are on the line.

Republicans block special session for a second time

Despite overwhelming bipartisan votes in committee and months of calling for
the Legislature to reconvene, only two Republican lawmakers voted to reconvene, 4 voted against the proposal and 64 failed to vote at all

Following Bipartisan Committee Work, Presiding Officers Again Poll Legislature for Special Session

Over the past two months, Maine lawmakers – Democrat, Republican and Independent – have put aside their differences and put the needs of Maine people first by working together to wrap up outstanding committee work. And the results speak for themselves, with 74 percent of votes earning bipartisan support. This is how we set the agenda in the Legislature – lawmakers working together in an open, transparent and bipartisan manner to make tough decisions – not secret, backroom negotiations among legislative leaders.

Legislative Republicans refuse to participate in poll to determine special session

​AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson and House Speaker Sara Gideon to reconvene the Legislature for a special session in August was denied by Maine Republican lawmakers after they refused to participate in the poll. This failure to vote comes after months of public statements and press events from Republicans […]

A reflection on the murder of George Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS , MINNESOTA – MAY 31: The makeshift memorial and mural outside Cup Foods where George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Minneapolis , Minnesota. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The events over the past week beginning with the senseless murder of George […]

COVID-19 Response & Resources

Maine CDCStay up to date with latest on COVID-19 on Maine.Click HereCDCStay up to date with the latest on COVID-19 across the country.Click Here211 MaineMaine CDC has partnered with 211 Maine to create a COVID-19 hotline. If you have any questions, call 211 (or 1-866-811-5695), text your ZIP code to 898-211, or email info@211maine.org.Click HereOffice […]

Jackson, Gov. Mills, Legislative leaders reach a supplemental budget deal

Augusta, MAINE — Governor Janet Mills and Legislative leaders reached a bipartisan agreement on a revised supplemental budget proposal that protects the health and well-being of Maine people as the State responds to the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In a vote this evening, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved […]

President Jackson, Speaker Gideon release statement on revised Legislative Council policy

AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature will meet in Augusta on Tuesday to consider emergency legislation to help the state respond effectively and efficiently to the COVID-19 crisis and any critical appropriations before suspending the legislative session. The Legislative Council issued new guidance to the public and all members in advance attached to this message and […]

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