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Comprehensive prescription drug reform package heads to governor’s desk

Comprehensive prescription drug reform package heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 18, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate sent the final component of a comprehensive prescription drug reform package to the governor’s desk in a unanimous vote...

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Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant heads to governor’s desk

Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 18, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow a potato processing plant in Aroostook County, was enacted in the...

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Maine Legislature passes strong, bipartisan two-year budget

Maine Legislature passes strong, bipartisan two-year budget

Posted: June 14, 2019

AUGUSTA – The Maine House and Senate voted today to pass the bipartisan budget agreement reached by the Appropriations Committee, sending the...

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Mills signs bill allowing the use of project labor agreements in public projects

Mills signs bill allowing the use of project labor agreements in public projects

Posted: June 13, 2019

AUGUSTA—A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, authorizing the use of project labor agreements in public works projects was...

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Senate approves Jackson nursing home bill in initial vote

Senate approves Jackson nursing home bill in initial vote

Posted: June 12, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in an...

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Senate passes suite of bills to protect Maine workers in initial party-line vote

Senate passes suite of bills to protect Maine workers in initial party-line vote

Posted: June 05, 2019

AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate approved a suite of bills sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, and Sen....

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Jackson rural cell phone bill heads to governor’s desk

Jackson rural cell phone bill heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a state plan to improve...

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Senate President Jackson praises AG Frey for suit against Purdue Pharma

Senate President Jackson praises AG Frey for suit against Purdue Pharma

Posted: June 03, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Monday, Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a complaint in Kennebec County Superior Court against Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical...

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Jackson bill to support loggers and haulers heads to the governor’s desk

Jackson bill to support loggers and haulers heads to the governor’s desk

Posted: May 28, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate enacted landmark legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would allow loggers and wood haulers...

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Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—All Democratic members of the Maine Senate voted against legislation from Rep. Larry Lockman, R-Bradley, that would undercut the ability of...

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