Pres. Jackson named 2019 AARP Rx Fighter
AUGUSTA — AARP has named Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, a 2019 Rx Price Fighter for his work to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Maine consumers. This year Pres. Jackson introduced and championed a suite of bold prescription drug reform proposals in the Maine Legislature aimed at lowering costs, improving availability, increasing transparency, […]
Jackson nursing home bill to become law in January
AUGUSTA—A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to increase funding for nursing homes will become law in January, according to a letter from the governor’s office. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – increases reimbursement rates for nursing home facilities […]
President Jackson announces Fighting for Maine Agenda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owmky5__mh8 AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, announce the Fighting for Maine Agenda and town hall series. The Fighting for Maine Agenda outlines the Senate Democrats’ plan to improve the lives of Maine families, workers, seniors, businesses and communities in […]
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’s nursing home bill heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in a unanimous vote on Thursday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – increases reimbursement for nursing home facilities to ensure access to care in […]
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 […]
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 […]
President Jackson lauds release of seniors housing bonds
AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash joined Gov. Janet T. Mills for the release of $15 million in senior housing bonds. The bonds, which were approved by nearly 70 percent of Maine voters in 2015, will increase the quality, safety and availability of affordable senior housing in Maine. “As the oldest state in the […]
Sen. Jackson elected President of the Maine Senate
AUGUSTA—Earlier today, Senator Troy Jackson, D—Allagash, was sworn in as the 117th President of the Maine Senate. President Jackson is serving his fifth nonconsecutive term in the Senate, representing the good people of northern Aroostook County. The last Senate President to come from Aroostook County was former Gov. John Reed of Fort Fairfield, sixty years […]