Category: Health Care

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.

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 […]

Legislators and Permanent Commission to identify existing bills to combat racial disparities, create Task Force to recommend new legislation

AUGUSTA – Yesterday, Reps. Craig Hickman and Rachel Talbot Ross invited fellow legislators to join them and the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations in an effort to identify existing bills before the 129th Legislature that would make an impact combating racial disparities. The group will make recommendations to […]

President Jackson, Leg Council adopts new COVID-19 health and safety protocol

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Maine’s Legislative Council adopted a new policy requiring all individuals to wear protective face coverings during legislative committee meetings to protect the health and safety of legislators, legislative staff and others amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Members are not required to wear a mask if they are participating remotely. The vote was […]

Law to hold opioid manufacturers accountable takes effect

AUGUSTA — A new law sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that holds opioid manufacturers accountable for their role in the national epidemic takes effect today, June 16. The new law allows the state to collect information from the largest opioid manufacturers and charges these manufacturers a fee to do business in Maine. The […]

Jackson, Breen announce budget committee meeting on Friday

“All across the state, Maine people are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. I know because I’ve spent every day since the Legislature adjourned talking to constituents, small business owners and local officials. With an economic downturn around the corner, Mainers are scared and rightfully so. Fortunately, in the last year, my colleagues and I put together a bipartisan budget that put money aside for savings, growing our Rainy Day Fund to historic levels. While none of us saw this crisis coming, Maine is in a stronger position to weather the storm. This week, the Legislature’s budget committee will roll up their sleeves and begin laying out a way forward.

Pres. Jackson calls for COVID-19 Task Force

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has called for Governor Janet T. Mills convene a reopening advisory council made up of lawmakers, business leaders and public health experts. The goal is to get people around the table and come up with a smart, practical and plan to reopen the state. “As Mainers, we solve […]

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