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Senate approves Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill

Senate approves Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill

Posted: June 06, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American/Hire Maine”...

Jackson’s bill to fund ambulance services gets unanimous, bipartisan support in Committee

Jackson’s bill to fund ambulance services gets unanimous, bipartisan support in Committee

Posted: April 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson,...

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’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...

Sen. Chenette’s bill to ban lobbyist contributions receives committee approval

Sen. Chenette’s bill to ban lobbyist contributions receives committee approval

Posted: March 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to reduce the outside influence of money in politics received approval from 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,...

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...

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....

Jackson announces new Maine DOT work plan for Route 161

Jackson announces new Maine DOT work plan for Route 161

Posted: October 04, 2018

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash is thrilled to announce a new comprehensive work plan for the maintenance and continued...