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Category: Senator Jackson

SENATE VOTES TO JEOPARDIZE $200 MILLION INVESTMENT

Posted: June 26, 2013

Maine poised to be international innovator with investment from Norwegian energy company AUGUSTA—Today, in a vote of 22-13 the Senate passed an...

Senator Jackson's Bill That Could Create 50 New Jobs Becomes Law

Posted: June 26, 2013

Bill would increase truck capacity on a small stretch of road in Ashland AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Troy...

SENATE REPUBLICANS STAND WITH GOVERNOR ON VETOES

Posted: June 26, 2013

Vetoes on six measures sustained by Senate Republicans votes AUGUSTA – Earlier today in a series of partisan votes, Senate Republicans stood by...

SENATE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR’S BUDGET VETO

Posted: June 26, 2013

Republicans join Democrats to support responsible balanced budget AUGUSTA—In a vote of 26--9, the Maine Senate voted to override Governor...

GOVERNOR VETOES STATE’S BUDGET

Posted: June 24, 2013

Despite its strong bipartisan support, Governor rejects responsible balanced budget   AUGUSTA—After weeks of threats, Governor Paul LePage...

Measure to Invest in Northern Maine Resources Receives Initial Senate Approval

Posted: June 19, 2013

Bond would fund the High-efficiency Biomass Boiler Rebate Program  AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson...

SENATE FAILS TO OVERRIDE LEPAGE VETO OF BILL TO HELP MAINE WORKERS

Posted: June 19, 2013

Measure sought to incentivized hiring Maine workers over Canadian workers   AUGUSTA—In a nearly a party-line vote of 20-15, Republican...

Senate Passes "Buy American" Bill

Posted: June 18, 2013

Senator Jackson’s measure will support American manufacturing AUGUSTA— A bill sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson...

MAINE SENATE FIXES GOP RATE HIKE LAW

Posted: June 17, 2013

Measures prevent insurance companies from discriminating against rural Mainers, raising rates without review AUGUSTA- Earlier today, the Senate...

Senate Fails to Override Veto of American Logger Promotion Bill

Posted: June 17, 2013

Bill would require timber harvesting in state contracts to be performed by American loggers AUGUSTA – Earlier today, in a 18--17 vote the Senate...