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RADIO ADDRESS: Fighting for a more transparent, accountable, and ethical political system

RADIO ADDRESS: Fighting for a more transparent, accountable, and ethical political system

Posted: June 29, 2018

Government is at its best when it is responsive to the people not special interests and lobbyists. However, the continued influx of dark money...

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Jackson responds to Supreme Court ruling undermining unions

Jackson responds to Supreme Court ruling undermining unions

Posted: June 27, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against unions and workers’ rights in the case of Janus V. AFSCME. This 5-4 decision goes...

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Senate sends Breen bill to support early childhood educators to the governor’s desk

Senate sends Breen bill to support early childhood educators to the governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to provide child care providers and preschool teachers with...

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Jackson named to Fish River Rural Health board

Jackson named to Fish River Rural Health board

Posted: June 25, 2018

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson, of Allagash, has been appointed to Fish River Rural Health (FRRH) Board of Directors. FRRH is a...

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Senate enacts Jackson’s bill to bring more doctors, dentists to rural Maine

Senate enacts Jackson’s bill to bring more doctors, dentists to rural Maine

Posted: June 21, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday gave unanimous enacted a bill by Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash that would boost efforts...

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Senate votes to enact Vitelli local foods bill

Senate votes to enact Vitelli local foods bill

Posted: June 21, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted 22-11 to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, which promotes the purchasing of local...

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Senate overwhelmingly votes to enact Jackson ‘Hire American’ bill

Senate overwhelmingly votes to enact Jackson ‘Hire American’ bill

Posted: June 21, 2018

AUGUSTA—Late Wednesday evening, the Maine Senate voted 24-9 to enact legislation from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash to...

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Senate sends Jackson generic drug bill to the governor's desk

Senate sends Jackson generic drug bill to the governor's desk

Posted: June 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted 18-13 to enact legislation from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash, which aims to...

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Senate authorizes renaming of Norridgewock bridge to honor the late Corporal Eugene Cole

Posted: June 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to enact legislation renaming the Norridgewock bridge over the Kennebec River in honor...

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Maine Senate gives initial approval for Medicaid Expansion funding

Maine Senate gives initial approval for Medicaid Expansion funding

Posted: June 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted 23-9 in favor of a bill to provide funding for both the administrative and claims cost of Medicaid...

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