Pres. Jackson files bill to hold landowners accountable for breaking the law
AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has filed a bill request to protect Maine wood hauling jobs and penalize forest landowners, who knowingly break the law by giving Maine wood hauling jobs to Canadians. LR 3908, “An Act Regarding the Transportation of Products in the Forest Products Industry” would take away tax incentives for […]
President Jackson releases statement ahead of special session
Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation today calling for a special legislative session to be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019, to consider transportation, infrastructure and economic development, environmental protection, and land conservation bonds. “With thousands of households and small businesses struggling with poor internet, with Mainers navigating aging roads and […]
President Jackson raises concerns over sale of Emera Maine
AUGUSTA—Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined lawmakers, labor advocates, and both Emera Maine consumers and employees to raise concerns over the sale of Emera Maine to the Canadian utility company, Enmax. Major concerns include Enmax’s financial health, history of overbilling customers and the recent layoff of 80 workers in Calgary. Other speakers included Rep. Seth […]
Jackson bill to fund Mainers Feeding Mainers program becomes law
AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, was signed into law on Friday. The bill – LD 786, “An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture” – would renew the Mainers Feeding Mainers, which funds a partnership between local farms and food banks to reduce food insecurity. […]
Jackson bill to fund Mainers Feeding Mainers heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature unanimously voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, early Thursday morning. The bill – LD 786, “An Act To Reduce Hunger and Promote Maine Agriculture” – would renew Mainers Feeding Mainers, which funds a partnership between local farms and food banks to […]
Jackson bill to support construction of Washburn processing plant heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow a potato processing plant in Aroostook County, was enacted in the Senate on Tuesday. LD 1586, “An Act To Promote Major Food Processing and Manufacturing Facility Expansion and To Create Jobs in Maine,” creates a tax credit for major food processing and manufacturing businesses that […]
President Jackson’s Hire Maine/Hire American bill heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted “Hire American/Hire Maine” legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, on Tuesday. LD 268, “An Act To Create a Credit under the Commercial Forestry Excise Tax for Landowners Using Businesses Based in the United States,” creates a tax credit for companies that prioritize the hiring of Maine residents. “Maine workers […]
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 […]
Gov. Mill’s signs legislation allowing the use of PLAs in public works projects
AUGUSTA—A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, authorizing the use of project labor agreements in public works projects was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday. The new law – LD 1564, “An Act To Authorize Project Labor Agreements for Public Works Projects” – gives public authorities complete discretion to determine when to […]
Jackson rural cellphone bill becomes law
AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a state plan to improve cell phone coverage in rural Maine was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on Monday. “Anyone that lives or works in rural areas of our state knows that there are substantial gaps in cell phone coverage. […]