Under Democratic leadership, Legislature passes strong, bipartisan two-year budget
AUGUSTA – The Maine House and Senate voted today to pass the bipartisan budget agreement reached by the Appropriations Committee, sending the budget to Governor’s desk to be signed into law. The vote was 104-38 in the House and 25-9 in the Senate in favor of passing the $7.98 billion two-year budget that prioritizes property […]
Maine Senate unanimously approves Jackson nursing home bill in initial vote
AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in an initial vote on Wednesday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – would increase reimbursement for nursing home facilities to ensure access to care in […]
Senate approves prescription drug reform package in bipartisan vote
THE LEGISLATION WOULD MAKE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MORE AFFORDABLE AND MORE ACCESSIBLE WHILE HOLDING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES AND CORPORATE MIDDLEMEN ACCOUNTABLE. AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate approved a suite of prescription drug reform bills from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, in an initial vote on Tuesday. The […]
PresidentJackson praises AG Frey for suite against Purdue Pharma
AUGUSTA—On Monday, Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a complaint in Kennebec County Superior Court against Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company behind OxyContin, alleging that the company committed unfair and deceptive business practices in violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Earlier this year, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced two bills designed to hold […]
Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open
AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would help nursing homes remain open and continue to operate, received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – would increase reimbursement for […]
Jackson’s rural ambulance bill earns initial approval in Senate vote
AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural ambulance and neonatal services, in an initial vote on Thursday. LD 915, “An Act To Provide Adequate Reimbursement under MaineCare for Ambulance and Neonatal Transport Services” would increase the reimbursement rate for ambulance services and neonatal transport for critically ill children. […]
HHS committee endorses Jackson rural hospital bill
SEN. TROY JACKSON, D-ALLAGASH. AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee endorsed a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural hospitals on Friday. The vote was unanimous of the members present. “It’s simple – all Mainers deserve access to health care no matter where they live,” said President Jackson. “This bill ensures […]
Jackson, Senate Democrats’ prescription drug reform package receives bipartisan support in committee
AUGUSTA—A suite of prescription drug reform bills from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, received bipartisan approval from the Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services on Tuesday. Together, the bills aim to make prescription medication more affordable and more accessible, while holding […]
Jackson introduces bill to support rural hospitals
AUGUSTA—A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural hospitals received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on Friday. LD 1350, “An Act To Improve Rural Health Care,” would increase the reimbursement rate for rural hospitals and health clinics. “Hospitals and emergency rooms spring to action during our worst […]
Jackson’s bill to fund rural ambulance services gets unanimous support in committee
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, on Monday. LD 915, “An Act To Provide Adequate Reimbursement under MaineCare for Ambulance and Neonatal Transport Services” would help keep ambulance and neonatal transport services operating in the state, especially in rural areas. “All Mainers, regardless […]