Stay up to date:

Newsroom

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...

Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill receives unanimous support in committee

Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill receives unanimous support in committee

Posted: May 08, 2019

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

RADIO ADDRESS: “The world was built in a way that favors the richest and most powerful among us. And it’s up to us to change it.”

RADIO ADDRESS: “The world was built in a way that favors the richest and most powerful among us. And it’s up to us to change it.”

Posted: October 05, 2018

Like most people, I grew up believing in the myth that if you worked hard and saved responsibly, you’d be all set. But that’s just not true....

LePage vetoes Jackson ‘Hire American/Hire Maine’ bill

LePage vetoes Jackson ‘Hire American/Hire Maine’ bill

Posted: July 05, 2018

AUGUSTA—On Monday, Gov. LePage vetoed “Hire Maine” legislation from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash, to establish a “Hire...

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...

Legislature gives initial approval to Jackson ‘Hire American’ bill

Legislature gives initial approval to Jackson ‘Hire American’ bill

Posted: April 06, 2018

  AUGUSTA—The Legislature approved a bill from Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson, of Allagash, which seeks to incentivize the hiring of...

Jackson proposes ‘Hire American’ tax credit to promote Maine workers

Jackson proposes ‘Hire American’ tax credit to promote Maine workers

Posted: January 22, 2018

AUGUSTA —Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash introduced legislation to establish a “Hire American” tax credit for businesses in...