Pres. Jackson releases statement on change package; lauds historic education funding
Maine people have faced a year of unprecedented pain and extraordinary hardship. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, but especially our kids. It’s why I’m thrilled that after years of fighting to fund public education and honor the will of Maine voters, the state is finally on track to meet the 55 percent threshold for K-12 public education funding. For me, this about doing right by our kids and their incredible teachers. This historic investment has been 17 years in the making and been approved twice at the ballot box. I’m so proud of my colleagues for never backing down, fighting for our kids and making good on that commitment.
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.
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 […]
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.
Patients, seniors and advocates voice support for Making Health Care Work for Maine
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 prices, […]
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 […]
Presiding Officers praise Democratic supplemental budget proposal
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a supplemental budget that supports Maine workers and small businesses on Thursday. The vote was 8-5. The bill gives Maine businesses and unemployed Mainers a break from paying taxes on relief funds they received during the pandemic. Republicans rejected two compromise proposals on the Paycheck Protection Program […]