Stay up to date:

Newsroom

Jackson introduces legislation to prevent mill closures

Jackson introduces legislation to prevent mill closures

Posted: April 29, 2019

LD 596 puts power back into the hands of workers and communities to save their towns and mitigate the damage caused by mill closures  ...

Agriculture committee passes Jackson bill to construct forestry building in Fort Kent

Posted: April 19, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee voted 6-3 on Tuesday to pass a bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson,...

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...

Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Posted: April 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, would require the State of Maine to support American manufacturing and the...

Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: March 06, 2019

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work...

$249 million in unclaimed property needs to be claimed by owners

Posted: February 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Office of the State Treasurer is currently holding more than $249 million in unclaimed property. Senate President Troy Jackson,...

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...

Senate President Jackson invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 11, 2019

AUGUSTA —With the new Legislature underway, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate...