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President Jackson files legislation to hold forest landowners accountable for violating the law

President Jackson files legislation to hold forest landowners accountable for violating the law

Posted: October 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has filed a bill request to protect Maine wood hauling jobs and penalize forest...

President Jackson, Senate Majority Leader Libby slam Republican lawmakers for silencing the voices of Maine people

President Jackson, Senate Majority Leader Libby slam Republican lawmakers for silencing the voices of Maine people

Posted: August 27, 2019

AUGUSTA–On Monday, the Maine Legislature convened to consider critical investments in Maine’s transportation infrastructure, economy, natural...

Jackson statement on special session to consider critical bonds

Jackson statement on special session to consider critical bonds

Posted: August 20, 2019

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...

RADIO ADDRESS: In the absence of federal leadership, Maine stepped up and delivered on prescription drugs

RADIO ADDRESS: In the absence of federal leadership, Maine stepped up and delivered on prescription drugs

Posted: August 15, 2019

As Americans, we live in a country where medical breakthroughs happen every day; where scientists develop new life-saving medication daily. In many...

President Jackson raises concerns over the sale of Emera Maine

President Jackson raises concerns over the sale of Emera Maine

Posted: August 07, 2019

AUGUSTA—Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, joined lawmakers, labor advocates, and both Emera Maine consumers and employees to raise...

Maine’s leadership on prescription drugs spurs federal action

Maine’s leadership on prescription drugs spurs federal action

Posted: July 31, 2019

AUGUSTA — Following the passage of a new Maine law, sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to lower the cost of prescription drugs...

Proposal to fund rural hospitals, ambulance services signed into law

Proposal to fund rural hospitals, ambulance services signed into law

Posted: July 03, 2019

AUGUSTA—A proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to fund rural hospitals and ambulance services was signed into law by Gov. Janet...

Jackson bill to fund “Mainers feeding Mainers” program becomes law

Jackson bill to fund “Mainers feeding Mainers” program becomes law

Posted: July 01, 2019

AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and support local farms, was signed into law...

Jackson nursing home bill heads to governor’s desk

Jackson nursing home bill heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in a...

Legislature sends Jackson bill to fund “Mainers feeding Mainers” program to the governor’s desk

Legislature sends Jackson bill to fund “Mainers feeding Mainers” program to the governor’s desk

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature unanimously voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief...