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 […]
President Jackson announces $15.7 million in unclaimed property, working to contact owners
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, announced the addition of more than $15.7 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund, and Mainers are being urged to check whether any of that money belongs to them. “Every year that the Treasurer has announced the release of the unclaimed property list, I have been contacted by constituents […]
Pres. Jackson shares MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects
AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it means for Senate District 1. The plan is released annually with an outline of the Maine Department of Transportation’s strategy for road, bridge and other transportation upgrades and maintenance projects. “Whether it’s […]
Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate President
For the second consecutive term, Jackson is expected to serve as Senate President, after Democrats win a historic majority in the Maine Senate.