Category: Featured

American Legion names President Jackson 2023 Legislator of the Year

President Jackson with Leroy McKenzie, Commander of American Legion District 17 and the Smart Soucie Post 176 in Eagle Lake. AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was honored with the American Legion’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award at the organization’s annual state convention on Saturday. The award recognizes President Jackson’s longstanding commitment to […]

Senate unanimously approves Jackson bill to study exposure of Maine National Guard to harmful chemicals at Gagetown

Maine has a responsibility to serve and protect the members of the Maine National Guard who have stepped up to serve and protect our state. This means making sure that those who were exposed to harmful chemicals during training exercises or service get the care and benefits they deserve. I’ve heard from too many folks who served or had loved ones who served at Gagetown only to be left behind by their government to suffer the consequences of deadly chemical exposure. This bill is about getting answers and justice – long overdue justice.

President Jackson’s comprehensive child care bill clears committee

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee endorsed an amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve access to quality, affordable child care in a party-line vote on Thursday. The proposed legislation – LD 1726, “An Act to Build Maine’s Economy by Supporting Child Care for Working Families” – would […]

Committee endorses Jackson bill to study unwarranted facility fees

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee unanimously endorsed legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a task force studying the use of facility fees in health care settings. As amended, LD 1795, “An Act to Protect Patients by Prohibiting Certain Medical Facility Fees,” would convene a task […]

Senate gives initial approval to Pres. Jackson’s mobile learning lab bill

The Mobile Learning Lab will provide more students with the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it in a state-of-the-art lab. It’s about leveling the playing field in education, opening up pathways to good-paying careers, closing gaps in our workforce and investing in this emerging sector of Maine’s economy.

Pres. Jackson introduces legislation to grow Maine’s health care workforce

To ensure that Maine people can continue to get the care they deserve, we must take bold action to support health care workers already providing critical care and do more to attract and retain individuals to work in this field in Maine. LD 1797 will help build a health care workforce that meets the needs of Maine families and communities by expanding programs that are already doing this important work.

Pres. Jackson proposes legislation to protect access to psychiatric care north of Bangor

It’s hard to put into words what these funding cuts would mean for folks who need this care or have loved ones who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The closest alternative option is in Bangor — more than four hours away. Ensuring that in-patient psychiatric care remains in Fort Kent is vital to the health and well-being of families in a region where access to care is already limited. This bill would allow Northern Maine Medical Center to continue providing critical care to folks experiencing a mental health crisis.

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