Pres. Jackson lauds appointment of Hon. Mike Carpenter to Logging Dispute Resolution Board
Mike Carpenter has dedicated his entire life to making sure folks get a fair shake – whether serving as Maine’s Attorney General, the Chair of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee, or as a Guardian ad Litem. With his appointment to the Maine Logging Dispute Resolution Board, Maine logging contractors can be confident that their grievances will be taken seriously by someone who is trustworthy, experienced and familiar with the industry.
Pres. Jackson announces operations of new cell phone towers in Allagash and St. Francis
Reliable cell phone service has become an essential part of everyday life. It’s how we connect with loved ones, call for help in emergencies and do business on daily basis. Yet for far too long, the hardworking families in the Valley have been left behind when it comes to this essential service. That changes for most folks in Allagash and St. Francis today, and Eagle Lake in the coming week.
Pres. Jackson release statement following announcement from insulin-manufacturer
While today’s announcement is welcome news, it does not mean our work is over. If anything, we must double down on efforts to rein in outrageous prescription drug prices and hold pharmaceutical companies accountable.
Bill to bolster drought relief program for farmers clears committee
“Farming is a critical part of Maine’s heritage, character and economy. As extreme weather conditions persist, the state must partner with individual farmers and industry leaders and take proactive steps to protect this key economic sector and important part of who we are,” said President Jackson.
Senate unanimously approves nominee to lead Maine’s Office of Affordable Health Care
The Office of Affordable Health Care reflects the need for a nonpartisan, independent state agency that is dedicated to identifying meaningful, evidence-based steps the Legislature can take to make health care more affordable and accessible for the people we represent. This will be an enormous undertaking but Megan Garratt-Reed has proven that she has what it takes to build and successfully lead this type of state agency. I am confident that the entire state will benefit from her commitment to the pursuit of evidence-based policies that make health care work for more Mainers.
Pres. Jackson lauds PUC approval of Northern Maine Renewable Energy Projects
By unlocking the affordable, homegrown renewable energy just waiting to be generated in Aroostook County, we can lower energy costs for working families, strengthen our energy independence and create good-paying jobs in rural Maine.
President Jackson urges PUC to greenlight winning bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program
AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, urged the Maine Public Utilities Committee to give final approval to the winning transmission and distribution bids for the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Program. President Jackson filed a public comment with the Maine PUC following Massachusetts’s commitment to help finance the Northern Maine Transmission line and purchase power […]
Pres. Jackson lauds commitment from Massachusetts to help finance Northern Maine Transmission Line
Massachusetts’ commitment to provide financial support for the proposed Northern Maine Transmission Line marks a critical step in the right direction. All that’s left is for the Maine PUC to give final approval to the two projects so we can unleash the economic potential of Aroostook County and provide affordable and reliable homegrown renewable energy to the good people of Maine.
Pres. Jackson announces Senate Committee Assignments
AUGUSTA — Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced Senate committee assignments for the 131st Maine Legislature. There are 17 joint-standing committees, a new Joint Select Committee on Housing, the Government Oversight Committee, and several Senate standing committees. Lawmakers are assigned to legislative committees by the presiding officers based on their interest, experience, professional background or […]
Presiding Officers announce public hearing on Emergency Winter Energy Relief
Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, announced temporary appointments to the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the proposed Winter Emergency Energy Relief package. A public hearing has been scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 21.