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Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support Loring Development Authority

Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support Loring Development Authority

Posted: June 06, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business on Thursday unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Senate...

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 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...

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...

Equal Rights Amendment earns two-thirds support in Maine Senate

Equal Rights Amendment earns two-thirds support in Maine Senate

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — A Maine Equal Rights Amendment, which would codify in the state’s Constitution equal protection under the law regardless of gender,...

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...

Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open

Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would help nursing homes remain open and continue to operate, received a...

Senate approves Jackson bill to improve property tax relief for vets

Senate approves Jackson bill to improve property tax relief for vets

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would provide property tax relief to...

Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant

Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant

Posted: May 21, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Taxation Committee unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow a potato...

Senate gives initial approval to Jackson rural ambulance bill

Senate gives initial approval to Jackson rural ambulance bill

Posted: May 16, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to support rural ambulance and neonatal services, in an...