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President Jackson, Democratic prescription drug bills scheduled for public hearing

President Jackson, Democratic prescription drug bills scheduled for public hearing

Posted: April 05, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee will hold public hearings on the Senate Democrats’...

Jackson introduces bill to protect Mainers from “junk insurance” plans

Jackson introduces bill to protect Mainers from “junk insurance” plans

Posted: April 05, 2019

AUGUSTA – Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to limit short-term “junk insurance” plans received a public hearing...

Jackson, Diamond release statement regarding the death of Det. Ben Campbell

Jackson, Diamond release statement regarding the death of Det. Ben Campbell

Posted: April 03, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Detective Ben Campbell of Millinocket was killed in the line of duty in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden. According to...

Legislature passes Sen. Breen's pay equality bill on National Equal Pay Day

Legislature passes Sen. Breen's pay equality bill on National Equal Pay Day

Posted: April 02, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to promote pay equality on Monday,...

President Jackson releases statement on making Election Day a state holiday

President Jackson releases statement on making Election Day a state holiday

Posted: February 20, 2019

AUGUSTA— On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on State and Local Government held a public hearing on legislation to make Election Day a...

Committee overwhelmingly endorses Jackson federal workers bill

Committee overwhelmingly endorses Jackson federal workers bill

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee overwhelmingly endorsed a bill from Senate...

Patient protection bill receives bipartisan support in Committee

Patient protection bill receives bipartisan support in Committee

Posted: February 08, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Committee Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services overwhelmingly endorsed a patient protection bill sponsored...

Democratic Leaders Release Statement on Governor Mills Biennial Budget Proposal

Democratic Leaders Release Statement on Governor Mills Biennial Budget Proposal

Posted: February 08, 2019

AUGUSTA - Governor Janet Mills submitted her first biennial budget to the State Legislature. An overview of the budget can be found here. She is...

Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill gets public hearing

Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill gets public hearing

Posted: February 07, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American” tax credit for companies that prioritize...

President Jackson meets with Maine Credit Union, Bankers about supporting Maine’s federal government employees

President Jackson meets with Maine Credit Union, Bankers about supporting Maine’s federal government employees

Posted: January 24, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash met with representatives from the Maine Credit Union League and Maine Bankers...